ZIP Code 01827
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Dunstable · Middlesex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 3,179
- Median income
- $208,512
- Median home value
- $674,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 62.4%
- Land area
- 42.6 sq mi
75/sq mi
▲ 173% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 142% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.5
New York
ZIP code 01827 in Dunstable, Massachusetts has a population of 3,179. The median household income is $208,512, which is 173% above the national average. Median home value is $674,000, 142% above the US average. 62.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01827 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.6 square miles in Dunstable, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 3,179 residents, producing a population density of 75 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 01827 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01827 sits at $208,512 (80% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $73,632. The poverty rate stands at 0.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $674,000 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $1,325 per month, and 96.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01827 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 62.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 01827 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 01827
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01827.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 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 01827, Dunstable, 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
3,179
Population
42.6
Area (sq mi)
75
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01827?
41.5
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
4.7%
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?
$208,512
Median Household Income
+80% vs state
$73,632
Per Capita Income
0.5%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
34.3 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?
1,141
Total Housing Units
1,117
Occupied Units
24
Vacant Units
3.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$674,000
Median Home Value
+12% vs state
$1,325
Median Rent
1987
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
+9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01827 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +2.0% | 152 |
| 2020 | +2.1% | 155 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 172 |
| 2022 | +9.6% | 189 |
| 2024 | — | 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 51 business establishments in ZIP 01827, employing approximately 224 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,991,000.
51
Businesses
224
Employees
$12.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 33.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 15.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 13.7% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 7.8% |
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 01827 vs 03062 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03062 | Nashua, NH | 26,694 | 3.2 mi |
| 01879 | Tyngsboro, MA | 11,305 | 3.7 mi |
| 03060 | Nashua, NH | 29,357 | 4.9 mi |
| 01463 | Pepperell, MA | 11,497 | 5.3 mi |
| 03063 | Nashua, NH | 16,216 | 7.2 mi |
| 01450 | Groton, MA | 10,646 | 5.3 mi |
| 03064 | Nashua, NH | 14,227 | 7.2 mi |
| 01886 | Westford, MA | 21,951 | 6.9 mi |
| 01460 | Littleton, MA | 8,924 | 9.8 mi |
| 01863 | North Chelmsford, MA | 8,891 | 6.4 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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