City

Carlisle, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥5,209Population
💰$250,001Median HH Income▲ 228% above avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$1,055,600Median Home Value▲ 279% above avg
🎓88.0%College Grads▲ 127% above avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.3%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.5%Asian: 9.7%Other: 4.2%Race
White83.3%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.5%
Asian9.7%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
6%
25–44
16%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.02
Below Poverty2.1% ▼ 80% below avg
College Grads88.0% ▲ 127% above avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate101 (3.3%)
Some College45 (1.4%)
Associates226 (7.3%)
Bachelors216 (7%)
Graduate Degree2,517 (81%)

Education

HS Grad: 3.3%Some College: 1.4%Associates: 7.3%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 81%Edu
HS Grad3.3%
Some College1.4%
Associates7.3%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate81.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.1%Renter: 5.9%Tenure
Owner94.1%
Renter5.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
3%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
95%

Financials

Median HH Income$250,001 ▲ 228% above avg
Median Home Value$1,055,600 ▲ 279% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,409/mo
Total Housing Units1,787
Vacant Units61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
2%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
64%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
60%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
36%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
56%
About Carlisle, MA

Carlisle is a city in Massachusetts, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,209 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Carlisle is a affluent community. The median household income of $250,001 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Carlisle is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,055,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,409 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carlisle is highly educated. 88.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (83.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carlisle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01741 5,209 $250,001 $1,055,600 $1,409 2.2% 88.0% 94.1%