ZIP Code 01827

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Dunstable · Middlesex County · Massachusetts

Population
3,179

75/sq mi

Median income
$208,512

▲ 173% vs US

higher than 99% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$674,000

▲ 142% vs US

higher than 93% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
62.4%

Median age 41.5

Land area
42.6 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01827?

41.5

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.4%

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

Owner 96.5%
Renter 3.5%

$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)

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01827 in?
ZIP code 01827 (Dunstable) 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 01827?
ZIP code 01827 in Dunstable, MA has a population of 3,179 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01827?
The median household income in ZIP 01827 is $208,512, which is 173% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01827?
The median home value in ZIP 01827 is $674,000, which is 142% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01827?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01827 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01827?
ZIP code 01827 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 224 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01827?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01827 are: Construction (17), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01827?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01827 increased by 9.6% 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 01827?
In ZIP code 01827, 74.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.4% 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 01827?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01827 is 34.3 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 01827?
In ZIP code 01827, approximately 96.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01827?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01827 is 0.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Dunstable, MA

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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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