| ZIP Code | 01432 |
|---|---|
| City | Ayer |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 978 |
| Elevation | 281 ft |
| Latitude | 42.566588 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.575126 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 7.5% ▼ 25% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.5% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.9% ▲ 41% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 187 (3.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,066 (20.2%) |
| Some College | 640 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 766 (14.5%) |
| Bachelors | 466 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,140 (40.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,142 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $419,800 ▲ 51% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,373/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,770 |
| Vacant Units | 260 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,770 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 260 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 01432 is located in Ayer, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. With a population of 8,124, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.8 years. Economically, 01432 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $105,142 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01432 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $419,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,373 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 01432 is primarily White (72.55%). Residents are well-educated — 49.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.5%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01432 stands at 6.9%, which is above the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 01432 in Ayer, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,124 residents, a median household income of $105,142, and a median home value of $419,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.