Sudbury, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01776
Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,659
- 281/sq mi High-density area
- $236,509
- Median income Above-median income area
- $988,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 83.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sudbury pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 281
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01776 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01776 (Sudbury, MA) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.3 in 2023 to 227.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01776 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, home to 17,659 residents across 62.8 square miles, a density of 281 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01776 skews affluent, with a median household income of $236,509 (104% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $95,348. The poverty rate is 2.9%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $988,900 (65% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 90.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,423.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 83.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 01776 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 01776
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sudbury, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01776.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
104 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
77 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Construction
Construction
46 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01776, Sudbury, 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
17,659
Population
62.8
Area (sq mi)
281
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01776?
42.3
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
13.0%
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?
$236,509
Median Household Income
+104% vs state ZIP avg
$95,348
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
34.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01776 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Sudbury, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$236,509 Top 2% higher than 98% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Massachusetts ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,479housing units
6,479
Total Housing Units
6,279
Occupied Units
200
Vacant Units
3.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$988,900
Median Home Value
+65% vs state ZIP avg
$1,423
Median Rent
1976
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
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01776 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 159 |
| 2021 | +7.6% | 171 |
| 2022 | +11.9% | 192 |
| 2023 | +10.7% | 212 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 227 |
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 536 business establishments in ZIP 01776, employing approximately 5,788 people with a combined annual payroll of $387,448,000.
536
Businesses
5,788
Employees
$387.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 104 | 19.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 77 | 14.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 58 | 10.8% |
| Retail trade | 48 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 46 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 3.4% |
| Information | 16 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 12 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.7% |
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 01776 vs 01754 →
ZIP 01776 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01702
Framingham (01702)
37,206 residents
- 01701
Framingham (01701)
31,217 residents
- 01720
Acton (01720)
21,361 residents
- 01749
Hudson (01749)
19,063 residents
- 01742
Concord (01742)
17,726 residents
- 01776
Sudbury (01776)
17,659 residents
- 01778 13,109
Wayland (01778)
13,109 residents
- 02493 11,261
Weston (02493)
11,261 residents
- 01754 10,106
Maynard (01754)
10,106 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01776 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01776 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02493
Weston (02493)
$250,000 median income
- 01776
Sudbury (01776)
$236,509 median income
- 01778
Wayland (01778)
$219,375 median income
- 01742
Concord (01742)
$195,125 median income
- 01775
Stow (01775)
$185,809 median income
- 01720
Acton (01720)
$159,010 median income
- 01701
Framingham (01701)
$137,094 median income
- 01754
Maynard (01754)
$124,067 median income
- 01718
Acton (01718)
$104,167 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01776 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01754 | Maynard, MA | 10,106 | 3.3 mi |
| 01701 | Framingham, MA | 31,217 | 4.4 mi |
| 01778 | Wayland, MA | 13,109 | 3.8 mi |
| 01702 | Framingham, MA | 37,206 | 7.1 mi |
| 01720 | Acton, MA | 21,361 | 6.9 mi |
| 01749 | Hudson, MA | 19,063 | 6.3 mi |
| 01775 | Stow, MA | 6,590 | 5.5 mi |
| 01742 | Concord, MA | 17,726 | 6.1 mi |
| 01718 | Acton, MA | 469 | 9.3 mi |
| 02493 | Weston, MA | 11,261 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01776, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,659 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Middlesex County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 01776 in?
ZIP code 01776 (Sudbury) 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 01776?
ZIP code 01776 in Sudbury, MA has a population of 17,659 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01776?
The median household income in ZIP 01776 is $236,509, which is 210% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01776?
The median home value in ZIP 01776 is $988,900, which is 256% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01776?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01776 is White at 79.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01776?
ZIP code 01776 has 536 business establishments employing approximately 5,788 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01776?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01776 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (104), Health care and social assistance (77), Other services (except public administration) (58). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01776?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01776 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 01776?
In ZIP code 01776, 88.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 83.3% 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 01776?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01776 is 34.5 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 01776?
In ZIP code 01776, approximately 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01776?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01776 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 01776's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 01776 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Sudbury, MA ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.