| ZIP Code | 01803 |
|---|---|
| City | Burlington |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 339/781 |
| Elevation | 130 ft |
| Latitude | 42.503227 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.201713 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.9 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.58 |
| Below Poverty | 5.5% ▼ 45% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.3% ▲ 66% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 164 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,340 (18.4%) |
| Some College | 1,528 (8.4%) |
| Associates | 1,463 (8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,257 (6.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,439 (57.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $142,421 ▲ 87% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $679,400 ▲ 144% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,615/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,468 |
| Vacant Units | 477 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,468 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 477 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
ZIP code 01803 is located in Burlington, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. With a population of 26,068, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.9 years. Economically, 01803 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $142,421 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01803 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $679,400 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,615 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 01803 is primarily White (74.68%). Residents are highly educated — 64.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.5%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01803 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 01803 in Burlington, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 26,068 residents, a median household income of $142,421, and a median home value of $679,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.