01432 ZIP Code
Ayer, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01432 |
| City/Town: | Ayer |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,118 |
| Median Household Income: | $99,375 |
| Per Capita Income: | $61,859 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,784 |
| Median Home Value: | $397,500 |
| Land Area: | 8.5 sq miles
22.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.5666, -71.5751 |
Population Information (01432 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,118 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,977 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,141 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 419 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 387 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 302 | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 461 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 643 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,058 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,217 | 15.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 579 | 7.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 979 | 12.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 769 | 9.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 832 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 301 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 171 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01432 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $397,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,333 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,784 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,630 | 95.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 154 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,506 | 69.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,124 | 31.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01432 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,906 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 317 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 316 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,158 | 19.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,234 | 20.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 547 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,446 | 24.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 888 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01432 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $99,375 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $122,427 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $138,563 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $61,859 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01432 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,099 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,772 | 94.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 296 | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,766 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,965 | 83.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 646 | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 161 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01432 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,291 | 77.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 236 | 2.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 131 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 398 | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,054 | 13.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,178 | 14.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,268 | 15.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 178 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 355 | 4.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 735 | 9.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01432 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 133 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 36 | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 18 | 0.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 344 | 9.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 274 | 7.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 630 | 17.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 383 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 726 | 20.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 378 | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 708 | 19.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01432 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,606 | 75.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 101 | 2.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 161 | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 16 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 21 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 750 | 15.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01432 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 47 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 286 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 776 | 16.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 224 | 4.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 612 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 148 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 162 | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 287 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 498 | 10.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,171 | 24.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 241 | 5.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 150 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 170 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01432 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (01432 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,823 | 96.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,054 | 74.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,883 | 35.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 245 | 3.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01432 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,023 | 83.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,149 | 31.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 520 | 14.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 246 | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 45 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 264 | 7.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01432 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,926 | 50.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 483 | 12.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 251 | 6.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 321 | 8.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 298 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 166 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 308 | 8.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 31 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01432 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 6 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 419 | 11.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 292 | 7.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 442 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 495 | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 524 | 13.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 383 | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 245 | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 226 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 752 | 19.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01432 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 106 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 524 | 13.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,396 | 36.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,175 | 31.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 543 | 14.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 40 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01432 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,107 | 58.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 86 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 754 | 20.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 628 | 17.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 55 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01432 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 130 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,486 | 40.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,429 | 39.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 585 | 16.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01432 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 51 | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 20 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 75 | 3.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 163 | 6.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 479 | 19.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,143 | 45.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 549 | 21.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 26 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01432 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,518 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $745 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,333 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.12 | 2.38 |
Households (01432 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,630 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,461 | 40.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 519 | 14.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 567 | 15.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,144 | 31.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 932 | 25.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,062 | 29.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.22 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.83 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01432 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,519 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,574 | 44.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,574 | 44.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 78 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 174 | 4.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,040 | 29.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01432 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,532 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 170 | 11.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 111 | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 533 | 34.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 464 | 30.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 254 | 16.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01432 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,637 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 468 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,068 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,172 | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 105 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 686 | 58.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 381 | 32.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01432 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,304 | 90.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 784 | 9.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 579 | 73.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 205 | 26.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 91 | 11.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01432 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,497 | 92.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 194 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 621 | 320.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 621 | 320.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 621 | 320.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 135 | 69.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 169 | 87.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 216 | 111.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 4.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01432 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,699 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,823 | 88.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 876 | 11.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 422 | 5.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 225 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 67 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 162 | 2.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01432 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,630 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,360 | 92.6% | 89.4% |
Ayer, MA01432