| ZIP Code | 01863 |
|---|---|
| City | North Chelmsford |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 351/978 |
| Elevation | 120 ft |
| Latitude | 42.630484 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.397895 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.62 |
| Below Poverty | 3.4% ▼ 66% below avg |
| College Grads | 57.4% ▲ 48% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 39% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 45 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,288 (19.5%) |
| Some College | 777 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 709 (10.7%) |
| Bachelors | 607 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,191 (48.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $136,284 ▲ 79% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $477,900 ▲ 71% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,698/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,677 |
| Vacant Units | 49 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,677 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 49 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
ZIP code 01863 is located in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. With a population of 9,592, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 01863 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $136,284 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01863 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $477,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,698 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 01863 is primarily White (82.49%). Residents are well-educated — 57.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.4%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01863 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 01863 in North Chelmsford, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,592 residents, a median household income of $136,284, and a median home value of $477,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.