| ZIP Code | 01721 |
|---|---|
| City | Ashland |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 508/774/781/978 |
| Elevation | 196 ft |
| Latitude | 42.257755 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.473526 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 4.1% ▼ 59% below avg |
| College Grads | 63.6% ▲ 64% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 106 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,127 (15.9%) |
| Some College | 976 (7.3%) |
| Associates | 1,652 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 739 (5.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,754 (58.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $127,106 ▲ 67% above avg ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $586,000 ▲ 110% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,334/mo ↑ 60% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,995 |
| Vacant Units | 422 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,995 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 422 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
ZIP code 01721 is located in Ashland, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. With a population of 18,694, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.7 years. Economically, 01721 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $127,106 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01721 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $586,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,334 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 01721 is majority White (66.03%). Residents are highly educated — 63.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.1%. Household income has grown by 2% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01721 stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 01721 in Ashland, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 18,694 residents, a median household income of $127,106, and a median home value of $586,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.