City

Boxborough, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥5,468Population
💰$151,000Median HH Income▲ 98% above avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$671,800Median Home Value▲ 141% above avg
🎓84.7%College Grads▲ 119% above avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.6%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 8.5%Asian: 18%Other: 4.2%Race
White67.6%
Hispanic0.7%
Black8.5%
Asian18.0%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
17%
18–24
13%
25–44
22%
45–64
33%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads84.7% ▲ 119% above avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.6%)
HS Graduate178 (5.3%)
Some College73 (2.2%)
Associates242 (7.2%)
Bachelors227 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree2,613 (78%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 5.3%Some College: 2.2%Associates: 7.2%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 78%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad5.3%
Some College2.2%
Associates7.2%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate78.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
79%

Financials

Median HH Income$151,000 ▲ 98% above avg
Median Home Value$671,800 ▲ 141% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,816/mo
Total Housing Units2,279
Vacant Units69

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
40%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
53%
About Boxborough, MA

Boxborough is a city in Massachusetts, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,468 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Boxborough is a affluent community. The median household income of $151,000 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Boxborough is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $671,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,816 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Boxborough is highly educated. 84.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (67.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Boxborough
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01719 5,468 $151,000 $671,800 $1,816 5.5% 84.7% 77.3%