Woburn, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01801
Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,903
- 1,186/sq mi High-density area
- $111,185
- Median income Above-median income area
- $673,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Woburn pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,186
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01801 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 01801 (Woburn, MA) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 265.1 in 2023 to 280.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01801 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 38,903 residents across 32.8 square miles, a density of 1,186 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01801 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,185 (4% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,435. The poverty rate is 7.9%, with unemployment at 7.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $673,500 (12% above the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $2,221; 55.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 01801 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 01801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woburn, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01801.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
328 establishments
- Construction
Construction
265 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
229 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
194 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
169 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 01801, Woburn, 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
38,903
Population
32.8
Area (sq mi)
1,186
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01801?
39.3
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
20.4%
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?
$111,185
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$58,435
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01801 ranks nationally
Woburn, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$111,185 Top 13% higher than 87% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,045housing units
17,045
Total Housing Units
16,432
Occupied Units
613
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$673,500
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$2,221
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
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
280
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+180%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01801 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 203 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 221 |
| 2022 | +9.2% | 241 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 265 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 280 |
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 2,168 business establishments in ZIP 01801, employing approximately 47,661 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,083,071,000.
2,168
Businesses
47,661
Employees
$4.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 328 | 15.1% |
| Construction | 265 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 229 | 10.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 194 | 8.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 169 | 7.8% |
| Retail trade | 168 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 167 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 136 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 131 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 104 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 81 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 58 | 2.7% |
| Information | 53 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 31 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 24 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 23 | 1.1% |
| Industries not classified | 7 | 0.3% |
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 01801 vs 01890 →
ZIP 01801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02155
Medford (02155)
57,964 residents
- 01801
Woburn (01801)
38,903 residents
- 02474
Arlington (02474)
26,312 residents
- 01880
Wakefield (01880)
24,733 residents
- 01803
Burlington (01803)
24,487 residents
- 01867
Reading (01867)
23,956 residents
- 01887 22,325
Wilmington (01887)
22,325 residents
- 02180 21,437
Stoneham (02180)
21,437 residents
- 01890 21,382
Winchester (01890)
21,382 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01801 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01801 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02420
Lexington (02420)
$245,031 median income
- 01890
Winchester (01890)
$230,198 median income
- 01887
Wilmington (01887)
$168,152 median income
- 01867
Reading (01867)
$165,912 median income
- 02476
Arlington (02476)
$151,131 median income
- 02474
Arlington (02474)
$150,560 median income
- 01803
Burlington (01803)
$146,436 median income
- 01880
Wakefield (01880)
$134,306 median income
- 02155
Medford (02155)
$129,700 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01801 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01890 | Winchester, MA | 21,382 | 2.5 mi |
| 01803 | Burlington, MA | 24,487 | 2.7 mi |
| 02474 | Arlington, MA | 26,312 | 4.6 mi |
| 02180 | Stoneham, MA | 21,437 | 3.0 mi |
| 01887 | Wilmington, MA | 22,325 | 5.1 mi |
| 02476 | Arlington, MA | 16,532 | 5.0 mi |
| 02420 | Lexington, MA | 14,052 | 3.8 mi |
| 01867 | Reading, MA | 23,956 | 4.1 mi |
| 01880 | Wakefield, MA | 24,733 | 4.6 mi |
| 02155 | Medford, MA | 57,964 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01801, 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 (38,903 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 01801 in?
ZIP code 01801 (Woburn) 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 01801?
ZIP code 01801 in Woburn, MA has a population of 38,903 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01801?
The median household income in ZIP 01801 is $111,185, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01801?
The median home value in ZIP 01801 is $673,500, which is 142% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01801?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01801 is White at 73.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01801?
ZIP code 01801 has 2,168 business establishments employing approximately 47,661 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01801?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01801 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (328), Construction (265), Health care and social assistance (229). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01801?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01801 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. 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 01801?
In ZIP code 01801, 72.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.5% 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 01801?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01801 is 25.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01801?
In ZIP code 01801, approximately 55.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01801?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01801 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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