| ZIP Code | 01824 |
|---|---|
| City | Chelmsford |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 781/978 |
| Elevation | 137 ft |
| Latitude | 42.59079 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.355182 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 4.5% ▼ 55% below avg |
| College Grads | 67.6% ▲ 74% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 137 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,679 (15%) |
| Some College | 1,138 (6.4%) |
| Associates | 1,848 (10.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,870 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,222 (57.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $141,337 ▲ 85% above avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $590,900 ▲ 112% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,076/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,301 |
| Vacant Units | 433 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,301 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 433 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
ZIP code 01824 is located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. With a population of 26,628, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 01824 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $141,337 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01824 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $590,900 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,076 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 01824 is primarily White (78.77%). Residents are highly educated — 67.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.5%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01824 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 01824 in Chelmsford, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 26,628 residents, a median household income of $141,337, and a median home value of $590,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.