01720 ZIP Code
Acton, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01720 |
| City/Town: | Acton |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,081 |
| Median Household Income: | $151,339 |
| Per Capita Income: | $82,783 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,892 |
| Median Home Value: | $704,100 |
| Land Area: | 19.6 sq miles
50.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4840, -71.4385 |
Population Information (01720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,081 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,950 | 47.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,131 | 52.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 994 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,592 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,697 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,057 | 8.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 792 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,514 | 6.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,272 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,778 | 16.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,165 | 9.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,438 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,050 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,086 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 646 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $704,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,778 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,892 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,743 | 98.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 149 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,436 | 73.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,307 | 26.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,949 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 212 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 261 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,108 | 6.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,481 | 9.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 591 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,116 | 32.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,180 | 45.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 77.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01720 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $151,339 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $195,424 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $202,945 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $82,783 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,917 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,218 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 687 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,204 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,990 | 81.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,336 | 10.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 871 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,705 | 63.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 886 | 3.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5,755 | 24.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 243 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,492 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,054 | 4.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 839 | 3.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 140 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 103 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 8 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 588 | 2.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01720 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 205 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 187 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 236 | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 214 | 2.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 601 | 6.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 837 | 9.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 791 | 9.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,263 | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 895 | 10.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,514 | 40.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01720 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,123 | 58.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 520 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 418 | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 191 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 86 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,734 | 30.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01720 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 51 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 381 | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,289 | 10.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 248 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,031 | 8.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 203 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 464 | 3.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 811 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,546 | 29.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,164 | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 452 | 3.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 325 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 253 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 2.7% | 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 (01720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,462 | 97.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,386 | 84.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,846 | 25.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 478 | 2.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01720 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,487 | 85.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,097 | 24.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,492 | 17.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 222 | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 176 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 343 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01720 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,765 | 64.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 594 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 258 | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 196 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 252 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 944 | 10.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 867 | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01720 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 588 | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 966 | 10.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,104 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 873 | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,736 | 19.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,576 | 17.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,069 | 12.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 198 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 768 | 8.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01720 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 46 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,102 | 12.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,972 | 22.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,948 | 21.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,379 | 38.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 445 | 5.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01720 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,719 | 54.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 436 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,284 | 14.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,240 | 25.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 45 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01720 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 323 | 3.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,739 | 31.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,115 | 47.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,566 | 17.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01720 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 26 | 0.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 39 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 78 | 1.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 139 | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 293 | 4.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 536 | 8.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,600 | 71.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 725 | 11.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01720 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,688 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,778 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.10 | 2.38 |
Households (01720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,743 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,597 | 64.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,836 | 32.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,039 | 11.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,824 | 20.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,407 | 39.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,606 | 29.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.62 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01720 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,886 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,267 | 25.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,976 | 67.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 155 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 472 | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,497 | 28.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01720 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,364 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 432 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 228 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,675 | 42.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,945 | 30.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,084 | 17.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,336 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 860 | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,940 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,785 | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 186 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 820 | 45.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 779 | 43.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01720 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,048 | 86.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,883 | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,017 | 70.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 714 | 24.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 498 | 17.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 152 | 5.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,591 | 71.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 477 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,490 | 1360.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,490 | 1360.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,490 | 1360.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,131 | 237.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 407 | 85.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 32 | 6.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 846 | 177.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 49 | 10.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01720 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,087 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,880 | 67.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,207 | 32.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 453 | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,633 | 11.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,340 | 15.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 781 | 3.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01720 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,743 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,519 | 97.4% | 89.4% |
Acton, MA01720