ZIP Code 01876

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Tewksbury · Middlesex County · Massachusetts

Population
28,667

541/sq mi

Median income
$130,204

▲ 71% vs US

higher than 93% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$577,000

▲ 107% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
40.6%

Median age 45.9

Land area
53.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 01876 in Tewksbury, Massachusetts has a population of 28,667. The median household income is $130,204, which is 71% above the national average. Median home value is $577,000, 107% above the US average. 40.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01876 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 53.0 square miles in Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 28,667 residents, producing a population density of 541 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 01876 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01876 sits at $130,204 (13% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $59,536. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $577,000 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $2,340 per month, and 84.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01876 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 01876 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 01876

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

28,667

Population

53.0

Area (sq mi)

541

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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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01810 Andover, MA 33,201 4.0 mi
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01887 Wilmington, MA 22,325 4.7 mi
01850 Lowell, MA 15,237 4.9 mi
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01826 Dracut, MA 29,422 6.1 mi
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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.

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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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