Tyngsboro, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01879
Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,305
- 260/sq mi High-density area
- $129,348
- Median income Above-median income area
- $552,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tyngsboro pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 260
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01879 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01879 (Tyngsboro, MA) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 235.3 in 2023 to 255.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01879 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tyngsboro, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, home to 11,305 residents across 43.5 square miles, a density of 260 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01879 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,348 (12% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,723. The poverty rate is 6.6%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $552,500 (8% below the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $1,986; 86.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 01879 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 01879
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tyngsboro, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01879.
- Construction
Construction
76 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 30
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
27 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01879, Tyngsboro, 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
11,305
Population
43.5
Area (sq mi)
260
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01879?
39.4
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
9.5%
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?
$129,348
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$52,723
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01879 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Tyngsboro, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$129,348 Top 31% higher than 69% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,335housing units
4,335
Total Housing Units
4,232
Occupied Units
103
Vacant Units
2.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$552,500
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,986
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
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
255
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+155%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01879 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 176 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 196 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 219 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 235 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 255 |
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 334 business establishments in ZIP 01879, employing approximately 3,772 people with a combined annual payroll of $219,358,000.
334
Businesses
3,772
Employees
$219.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 76 | 22.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 9.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 8.1% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 2.4% |
| Information | 5 | 1.5% |
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 01879 vs 01863 →
ZIP 01879 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01851
Lowell (01851)
30,190 residents
- 01826
Dracut (01826)
29,422 residents
- 03060
Nashua (03060)
29,357 residents
- 01854
Lowell (01854)
27,606 residents
- 03062
Nashua (03062)
26,694 residents
- 03051
Hudson (03051)
24,480 residents
- 01886
Westford (01886)
21,951 residents
- 01850
Lowell (01850)
15,237 residents
- 01879 11,305
Tyngsboro (01879)
11,305 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01879 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01879 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01827
Dunstable (01827)
$208,512 median income
- 01886
Westford (01886)
$187,198 median income
- 01863
North Chelmsford (01863)
$144,875 median income
- 01879
Tyngsboro (01879)
$129,348 median income
- 03051
Hudson (03051)
$124,213 median income
- 01826
Dracut (01826)
$114,196 median income
- 03062
Nashua (03062)
$107,540 median income
- 01851
Lowell (01851)
$92,401 median income
- 03060 $79,855
Nashua (03060)
$79,855 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01879 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01863 | North Chelmsford, MA | 8,891 | 3.0 mi |
| 01827 | Dunstable, MA | 3,179 | 3.7 mi |
| 01886 | Westford, MA | 21,951 | 5.6 mi |
| 01854 | Lowell, MA | 27,606 | 4.3 mi |
| 03060 | Nashua, NH | 29,357 | 5.4 mi |
| 03051 | Hudson, NH | 24,480 | 6.8 mi |
| 03062 | Nashua, NH | 26,694 | 5.1 mi |
| 01851 | Lowell, MA | 30,190 | 5.4 mi |
| 01850 | Lowell, MA | 15,237 | 6.4 mi |
| 01826 | Dracut, MA | 29,422 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01879, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,305 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 01879 in?
ZIP code 01879 (Tyngsboro) 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 01879?
ZIP code 01879 in Tyngsboro, MA has a population of 11,305 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01879?
The median household income in ZIP 01879 is $129,348, which is 70% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01879?
The median home value in ZIP 01879 is $552,500, which is 99% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01879?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01879 is White at 80.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01879?
ZIP code 01879 has 334 business establishments employing approximately 3,772 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01879?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01879 are: Construction (76), Professional, scientific, and technical services (38), Other services (except public administration) (38). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01879?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01879 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 01879?
In ZIP code 01879, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.8% 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 01879?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01879 is 24.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01879?
In ZIP code 01879, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01879?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01879 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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