ZIP Code 01770
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Sherborn · Middlesex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 4,119
- Median income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $1,026,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 82.3%
- Land area
- 40.9 sq mi
101/sq mi
▲ 228% vs US
higher than 100% of US ZIPs
▲ 269% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.8
New York
ZIP code 01770 in Sherborn, Massachusetts has a population of 4,119. The median household income is $250,001, which is 228% above the national average. Median home value is $1,026,800, 269% above the US average. 82.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01770 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.9 square miles in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 4,119 residents, producing a population density of 101 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 01770 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01770 sits at $250,001 (116% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $114,737. The poverty rate stands at 3.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $1,026,800 (71% above the state average) with median rent at $2,338 per month, and 89.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01770 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 82.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 01770 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 01770
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01770.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 11
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Finance and insurance 10
Finance and insurance
10 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01770, Sherborn, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,119
Population
40.9
Area (sq mi)
101
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01770?
42.8
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
11.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$250,001
Median Household Income
+116% vs state
$114,737
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
35.3 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
1,588
Total Housing Units
1,532
Occupied Units
56
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,026,800
Median Home Value
+71% vs state
$2,338
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01770 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 151 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 165 |
| 2022 | +3.3% | 171 |
| 2023 | +14.8% | 196 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 211 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 115 business establishments in ZIP 01770, employing approximately 471 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,473,000.
115
Businesses
471
Employees
$23.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 25.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 12 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 8.7% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 7.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 5.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 4.3% |
| Information | 4 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.5% |
| Educational services | 4 | 3.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 2.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01770 vs 01760 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01760 | Natick, MA | 32,786 | 3.7 mi |
| 02054 | Millis, MA | 7,891 | 4.5 mi |
| 02030 | Dover, MA | 5,589 | 4.7 mi |
| 01746 | Holliston, MA | 13,547 | 4.4 mi |
| 01702 | Framingham, MA | 37,206 | 4.5 mi |
| 01721 | Ashland, MA | 16,593 | 5.0 mi |
| 02052 | Medfield, MA | 12,024 | 5.0 mi |
| 02053 | Medway, MA | 12,752 | 6.2 mi |
| 02482 | Wellesley, MA | 10,306 | 5.6 mi |
| 01778 | Wayland, MA | 13,109 | 8.6 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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