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Tewksbury, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01876

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

28,667
541/sq mi
$130,204
Median income
$577,000
Median home value
40.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
541
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01876 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01876 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 28,667 residents across 53.0 square miles, a density of 541 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01876 skews affluent, with a median household income of $130,204 (13% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $59,536. Poverty here runs at 3.3%, with unemployment measured at 3.8%. Median home value sits at $577,000 (4% below the state average), median rent at $2,340 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 01876 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Middlesex County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 01876

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tewksbury, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01876.

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 01876, Tewksbury, 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

28,667

Population

53.0

Area (sq mi)

541

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01876?

45.9

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

10.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$130,204

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$59,536

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

30.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01876 ranks nationally

Tewksbury, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$130,204 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 70.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.6%

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

What does housing look like?

11,800

Total Housing Units

11,535

Occupied Units

265

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$577,000

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$2,340

Median Rent

1981

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)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01876 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 186
2021 +11.3% 207
2022 +9.6% 226
2023 +8.9% 247
2024 +7.0% 264

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 712 business establishments in ZIP 01876, employing approximately 14,955 people with a combined annual payroll of $994,071,000.

712

Businesses

14,955

Employees

$994.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 127 17.8%
Other services (except public administration) 85 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 83 11.7%
Retail trade 82 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 69 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 56 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 35 4.9%
Manufacturing 30 4.2%
Wholesale trade 26 3.6%
Finance and insurance 24 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 23 3.2%
Educational services 9 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.3%
Information 8 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 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 01876 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 01876 ranks #6 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 01876 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 01876 ranks #6 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
01821 Billerica, MA 30,310 4.5 mi
01852 Lowell, MA 33,508 3.7 mi
01810 Andover, MA 33,201 4.0 mi
01862 North Billerica, MA 10,227 4.2 mi
01887 Wilmington, MA 22,325 4.7 mi
01850 Lowell, MA 15,237 4.9 mi
01851 Lowell, MA 30,190 5.6 mi
01803 Burlington, MA 24,487 7.7 mi
01826 Dracut, MA 29,422 6.1 mi
01843 Lawrence, MA 24,425 6.3 mi

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Pop: 59,503
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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 Tewksbury, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01876 in? ▼
ZIP code 01876 (Tewksbury) 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 01876? ▼
ZIP code 01876 in Tewksbury, MA has a population of 28,667 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01876? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01876 is $130,204, which is 71% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01876? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01876 is $577,000, which is 107% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01876? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01876 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01876? ▼
ZIP code 01876 has 712 business establishments employing approximately 14,955 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01876? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01876 are: Construction (127), Other services (except public administration) (85), Health care and social assistance (83). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01876? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01876 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 01876? ▼
In ZIP code 01876, 70.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.6% 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 01876? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01876 is 30.2 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 01876? ▼
In ZIP code 01876, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01876? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01876 is 3.3% 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.