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Burlington, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01803

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

24,487
807/sq mi
$146,436
Median income
$740,600
Median home value
58.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Burlington pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
807
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01803 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01803 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 24,487 residents across 30.3 square miles, a density of 807 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01803 skews affluent, with a median household income of $146,436 (27% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $69,012. Local economic indicators show a 5.9% poverty rate alongside 4.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $740,600 for a typical home value (24% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,718 a month; 74.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 01803, 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 01803

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burlington, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01803.

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 01803, Burlington, 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

24,487

Population

30.3

Area (sq mi)

807

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01803?

45.9

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

17.9%

Foreign-Born

White 75.2%
African American 1.8%
Asian 14.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$146,436

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$69,012

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01803 ranks nationally

Burlington, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$146,436 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 76.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.4%

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

What does housing look like?

10,371

Total Housing Units

9,974

Occupied Units

397

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.2%
Renter 25.8%

$740,600

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$2,718

Median Rent

1972

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

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

273

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+173%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01803 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 207
2021 +7.9% 223
2022 +12.8% 252
2023 +4.5% 263
2024 +3.9% 273

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 1,480 business establishments in ZIP 01803, employing approximately 40,471 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,170,234,000.

1,480

Businesses

40,471

Employees

$5.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 241 16.3%
Retail trade 233 15.7%
Accommodation and food services 136 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 121 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 117 7.9%
Finance and insurance 114 7.7%
Construction 106 7.2%
Information 95 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 80 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 63 4.3%
Wholesale trade 60 4.0%
Manufacturing 32 2.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 27 1.8%
Educational services 23 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.1%
Transportation and warehousing 12 0.8%

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 01803 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 01803 ranks #3 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 01803 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 01803 ranks #8 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
02420 Lexington, MA 14,052 3.2 mi
01801 Woburn, MA 38,903 2.7 mi
01730 Bedford, MA 13,221 3.9 mi
01887 Wilmington, MA 22,325 4.5 mi
01821 Billerica, MA 30,310 4.2 mi
02421 Lexington, MA 17,342 4.8 mi
01890 Winchester, MA 21,382 4.5 mi
02476 Arlington, MA 16,532 6.1 mi
01731 Hanscom Afb, MA 1,396 5.0 mi
02452 Waltham, MA 14,238 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Middlesex County

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Malden, MA
Pop: 59,503
02155 standard
Medford, MA
Pop: 57,964
02149 standard
Everett, MA
Pop: 41,550
01801 standard
Woburn, MA
Pop: 38,903
01752 standard
Marlborough, MA
Pop: 38,499
01702 standard
Framingham, MA
Pop: 37,206

Related Areas

Middlesex County Burlington, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01803 in? ▼
ZIP code 01803 (Burlington) 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 01803? ▼
ZIP code 01803 in Burlington, MA has a population of 24,487 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01803? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01803 is $146,436, which is 92% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01803? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01803 is $740,600, which is 166% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01803? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01803 is White at 75.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01803? ▼
ZIP code 01803 has 1,480 business establishments employing approximately 40,471 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01803? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01803 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (241), Retail trade (233), Accommodation and food services (136). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01803? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01803 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 01803? ▼
In ZIP code 01803, 76.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.4% 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 01803? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01803 is 27.5 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 01803? ▼
In ZIP code 01803, approximately 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01803? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01803 is 5.9% 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.