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Stow, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01775

Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,590
147/sq mi
$185,809
Median income
$729,600
Median home value
75.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stow pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
147
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01775 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01775 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stow, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, home to 6,590 residents across 44.9 square miles, a density of 147 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01775 skews affluent, with a median household income of $185,809 (61% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $86,307. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. The typical home here is valued at $729,600 (22% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,782 monthly, and 85.4% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 75.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 36 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 01775, plus 6 more within Middlesex County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 01775

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stow, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01775.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01775, Stow, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,590

Population

44.9

Area (sq mi)

147

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01775?

44.1

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

11.6%

Foreign-Born

White 85.1%
African American 3.2%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$185,809

Median Household Income

+61% vs state

$86,307

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

35.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01775 ranks nationally

Stow, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$185,809 Top 1% higher than 99% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 85.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 75.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,820

Total Housing Units

2,773

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.4%
Renter 14.6%

$729,600

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$1,782

Median Rent

1974

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

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

229

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+129%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01775 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 158
2021 +10.8% 175
2022 +14.1% 199
2023 +7.4% 214
2024 +6.9% 229

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 158 business establishments in ZIP 01775, employing approximately 957 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,139,000.

158

Businesses

957

Employees

$66.1M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 19.0%
Construction 27 17.1%
Health care and social assistance 16 10.1%
Retail trade 15 9.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 10 6.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 5.7%
Accommodation and food services 9 5.7%
Educational services 7 4.4%
Manufacturing 6 3.8%
Finance and insurance 6 3.8%
Information 3 1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 01775 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01775 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 01775 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 01775 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
01754 Maynard, MA 10,106 2.8 mi
01719 Boxborough, MA 4,996 4.1 mi
01749 Hudson, MA 19,063 3.4 mi
01740 Bolton, MA 4,897 4.9 mi
01752 Marlborough, MA 38,499 5.8 mi
01460 Littleton, MA 8,924 7.4 mi
01720 Acton, MA 21,361 5.3 mi
01776 Sudbury, MA 17,659 5.5 mi
01451 Harvard, MA 4,747 5.9 mi
01772 Southborough, MA 9,370 8.9 mi

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Pop: 38,903
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Pop: 37,206

Related Areas

Middlesex County Stow, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01775 in? ▼
ZIP code 01775 (Stow) is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Middlesex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/middlesex-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01775? ▼
ZIP code 01775 in Stow, MA has a population of 6,590 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01775? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01775 is $185,809, which is 144% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01775? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01775 is $729,600, which is 162% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01775? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01775 is White at 85.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01775? ▼
ZIP code 01775 has 158 business establishments employing approximately 957 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01775? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01775 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (30), Construction (27), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01775? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01775 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01775? ▼
In ZIP code 01775, 85.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 01775? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01775 is 35.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01775? ▼
In ZIP code 01775, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01775? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01775 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.