US ZIP Code
01741

Carlisle, MA

Middlesex County  ·  Massachusetts

● Active
👥 5,209 Population
💰 $250,001 Median HH Income
▲ 228% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019
🎂 45.2 Median Age ↓ 11% since 2019
🏠 $1,055,600 Median Home Value
▲ 279% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019
🎓 88.0% College Grads
▲ 127% above avg
📊 2.2% Unemployment
▼ 56% below avg ↓ 50% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code01741
CityCarlisle
StateMassachusetts (MA)
CountyMiddlesex County
Area Code351/508/781/978
Elevation185 ft
Latitude42.536807
Longitude-71.361324
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS25017
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 53.8% (2,804) Female 46.2% (2,405) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.3%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.5%Asian: 9.7%Other: 4.2%Race
White83.3%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.5%
Asian9.7%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
6%
25–44
16%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019
Avg Household Size3.02
Below Poverty2.1% ▼ 80% below avg
College Grads88.0% ▲ 127% above avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate101 (3.3%)
Some College45 (1.4%)
Associates226 (7.3%)
Bachelors216 (7%)
Graduate Degree2,517 (81%)

Education

HS Grad: 3.3%Some College: 1.4%Associates: 7.3%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 81%Edu
HS Grad3.3%
Some College1.4%
Associates7.3%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate81.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.1%Renter: 5.9%Tenure
Owner94.1%
Renter5.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–100k
3%
$200k–300k
1%
$300k–500k
1%
Over $500k
95%

Financials

Median HH Income$250,001 ▲ 228% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019
Median Home Value$1,055,600 ▲ 279% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,409/mo ↑ 25% since 2019
Total Units1,787
Vacant Units61
Avg HH Size3.02

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–50k
3%
$50k–75k
2%
$75k–100k
2%
$100k–150k
10%
$150k–200k
13%
Over $200k
64%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
60%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
36%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
56%

Summary

Total Units1,787
Vacant61
Owner Occupied94.1%
Renter Occupied5.9%
Avg HH Size3.02
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 01741 is in Carlisle, MA, in Middlesex County.
ZIP code 01741 is located in Massachusetts (MA).
ZIP code 01741 is in Middlesex County, MA.
ZIP 01741 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 01741 is 5,209 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 01741 is $250,001 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 01741 is $1,055,600 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 01741

ZIP code 01741 is located in Carlisle, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. With a population of 5,209, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.2 years. Economically, 01741 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $250,001 is more than double the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 01741 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,055,600 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,409 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 94.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.

The population of 01741 is primarily White (83.30%). Residents are highly educated — 88.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.1%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 01741 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 35% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 57%.

Overall, ZIP code 01741 in Carlisle, MA is characterized as affluent, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,209 residents, a median household income of $250,001, and a median home value of $1,055,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.