| ZIP Code | 01464 |
|---|---|
| City | Shirley |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 351/978 |
| Elevation | 307 ft |
| Latitude | 42.573654 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.640986 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 1.7% ▼ 83% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.2% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,284 (24.8%) |
| Some College | 995 (19.2%) |
| Associates | 494 (9.5%) |
| Bachelors | 442 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,949 (37.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $121,875 ▲ 60% above avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $412,700 ▲ 48% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,189/mo ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,512 |
| Vacant Units | 108 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,512 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 108 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 01464 is located in Shirley, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. With a population of 7,017, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.3 years. Economically, 01464 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $121,875 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01464 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $412,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,189 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 01464 is primarily White (79.25%). Residents are well-educated — 46.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.7%. Household income has grown by 59% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01464 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 01464 in Shirley, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,017 residents, a median household income of $121,875, and a median home value of $412,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.