Millis, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02054
Norfolk County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,891
- 253/sq mi High-density area
- $155,996
- Median income Above-median income area
- $603,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Millis pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 253
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02054 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 02054 (Millis, MA) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.5 in 2023 to 261.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02054 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Millis, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, home to 7,891 residents across 31.1 square miles, a density of 253 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02054 skews affluent, with a median household income of $155,996 (35% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $71,331. The poverty rate is 4.8%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $603,500 (1% above the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $1,696; 83.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Norfolk County, so 02054 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 02054
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Millis, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02054.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 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 02054, Millis, 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
7,891
Population
31.1
Area (sq mi)
253
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02054?
46.4
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
11.7%
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?
$155,996
Median Household Income
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$71,331
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02054 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Millis, 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)
$155,996 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
3,471housing units
3,471
Total Housing Units
3,309
Occupied Units
162
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$603,500
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,696
Median Rent
1974
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
261
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+161%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02054 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 182 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 200 |
| 2022 | +15.7% | 232 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 250 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 261 |
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 204 business establishments in ZIP 02054, employing approximately 1,544 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,405,000.
204
Businesses
1,544
Employees
$65.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 33 | 16.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 12.3% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 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 02054 vs 02052 →
ZIP 02054 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01760
Natick (01760)
32,786 residents
- 02038
Franklin (02038)
31,635 residents
- 02081
Walpole (02081)
18,472 residents
- 01746
Holliston (01746)
13,547 residents
- 02053 12,752
Medway (02053)
12,752 residents
- 02052 12,024
Medfield (02052)
12,024 residents
- 02056 10,981
Norfolk (02056)
10,981 residents
- 02093 10,955
Wrentham (02093)
10,955 residents
- 02054 7,891
Millis (02054)
7,891 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02054 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02054 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01770
Sherborn (01770)
$250,000 median income
- 02030
Dover (02030)
$250,000 median income
- 02052
Medfield (02052)
$235,800 median income
- 02056
Norfolk (02056)
$200,720 median income
- 02053
Medway (02053)
$173,750 median income
- 01746
Holliston (01746)
$159,817 median income
- 02081
Walpole (02081)
$156,250 median income
- 02054
Millis (02054)
$155,996 median income
- 02093
Wrentham (02093)
$151,676 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02054 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02052 | Medfield, MA | 12,024 | 3.1 mi |
| 01770 | Sherborn, MA | 4,119 | 4.5 mi |
| 02053 | Medway, MA | 12,752 | 3.6 mi |
| 02056 | Norfolk, MA | 10,981 | 4.0 mi |
| 01746 | Holliston, MA | 13,547 | 4.7 mi |
| 02093 | Wrentham, MA | 10,955 | 8.2 mi |
| 02081 | Walpole, MA | 18,472 | 5.5 mi |
| 01760 | Natick, MA | 32,786 | 8.0 mi |
| 02038 | Franklin, MA | 31,635 | 6.3 mi |
| 02030 | Dover, MA | 5,589 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02054, 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 (7,891 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 02054 in?
ZIP code 02054 (Millis) is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Norfolk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/norfolk-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02054?
ZIP code 02054 in Millis, MA has a population of 7,891 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02054?
The median household income in ZIP 02054 is $155,996, which is 104% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02054?
The median home value in ZIP 02054 is $603,500, which is 117% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02054?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02054 is White at 84.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02054?
ZIP code 02054 has 204 business establishments employing approximately 1,544 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02054?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02054 are: Construction (33), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (30), Other services (except public administration) (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02054?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02054 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 02054?
In ZIP code 02054, 74.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.5% 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 02054?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02054 is 30.6 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 02054?
In ZIP code 02054, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02054?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02054 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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