City

Townsend, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥6,803Population
💰$113,162Median HH Income▲ 48% above avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$385,200Median Home Value▲ 38% above avg
🎓54.2%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.2%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 4%Asian: 4.4%Other: 2.1%Race
White86.2%
Hispanic3.1%
Black4.0%
Asian4.4%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads54.2% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma44 (1%)
HS Graduate1,095 (23.9%)
Some College515 (11.3%)
Associates439 (9.6%)
Bachelors571 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree1,910 (41.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 23.9%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 41.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad23.9%
Some College11.3%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate41.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
64%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$113,162 ▲ 48% above avg
Median Home Value$385,200 ▲ 38% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,121/mo
Total Housing Units2,707
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
49%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
57%
About Townsend, MA

Townsend is a city in Massachusetts, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,803 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Townsend is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $113,162 is above the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Townsend is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $385,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,121 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Townsend is well-educated. 54.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Townsend
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01469 6,803 $113,162 $385,200 $1,121 3.2% 54.2% 84.3%