| ZIP Code | 01879 |
|---|---|
| City | Tyngsboro |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 351/978 |
| Elevation | 167 ft |
| Latitude | 42.667762 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.42882 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.97 |
| Below Poverty | 4.8% ▼ 52% below avg |
| College Grads | 58.6% ▲ 51% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 57 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,636 (20.3%) |
| Some College | 774 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 865 (10.7%) |
| Bachelors | 724 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,997 (49.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $144,167 ▲ 89% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $533,300 ▲ 91% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,863/mo ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,374 |
| Vacant Units | 192 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.97 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,374 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 192 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.97 |
ZIP code 01879 is located in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. With a population of 12,435, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.7 years. Economically, 01879 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $144,167 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01879 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $533,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,863 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 01879 is primarily White (81.02%). Residents are well-educated — 58.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.8%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01879 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 01879 in Tyngsboro, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,435 residents, a median household income of $144,167, and a median home value of $533,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.