City

Ashland, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥18,694Population
💰$127,106Median HH Income▲ 67% above avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$586,000Median Home Value▲ 110% above avg
🎓63.6%College Grads▲ 64% above avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66%Hispanic: 7.6%Black: 5.1%Asian: 15.1%Other: 3.7%Race
White66.0%
Hispanic7.6%
Black5.1%
Asian15.1%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
30%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads63.6% ▲ 64% above avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma106 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,127 (15.9%)
Some College976 (7.3%)
Associates1,652 (12.4%)
Bachelors739 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree7,754 (58.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 15.9%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 58.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad15.9%
Some College7.3%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate58.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
67%

Financials

Median HH Income$127,106 ▲ 67% above avg
Median Home Value$586,000 ▲ 110% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,334/mo
Total Housing Units7,995
Vacant Units422

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
33%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Ashland, MA

Ashland is a city in Massachusetts, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,694 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Ashland is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $127,106 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ashland is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $586,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,334 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ashland is highly educated. 63.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (66.03%).

Ashland, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Ashland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01721 18,694 $127,106 $586,000 $2,334 5.1% 63.6% 75.5%