01824 ZIP Code
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01824 |
| City/Town: | Chelmsford |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,612 |
| Median Household Income: | $137,778 |
| Per Capita Income: | $71,313 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,281 |
| Median Home Value: | $547,800 |
| Land Area: | 18.1 sq miles
46.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.5908, -71.3552 |
Population Information (01824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,612 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,963 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,649 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,488 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,790 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,450 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,414 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,617 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,700 | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,255 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,170 | 15.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,143 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,817 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,833 | 10.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,487 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 448 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $547,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,010 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,281 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,910 | 96.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 371 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,143 | 82.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,767 | 17.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,853 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 258 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 522 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,978 | 15.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,665 | 14.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,778 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,858 | 31.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,794 | 25.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 56.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01824 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $137,778 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $157,464 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $166,250 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $71,313 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,874 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,015 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 800 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,742 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,542 | 82.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,097 | 15.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 376 | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,871 | 82.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 486 | 1.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,321 | 8.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 454 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,455 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,497 | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,318 | 5.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 330 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 612 | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 25 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 351 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01824 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 266 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 124 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 424 | 4.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 402 | 4.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 410 | 4.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 966 | 9.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,086 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,595 | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,615 | 16.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,022 | 30.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01824 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,833 | 70.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 540 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 237 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 163 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 172 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,879 | 20.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01824 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 726 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,245 | 16.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 411 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,334 | 9.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 415 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 577 | 4.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 713 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,897 | 20.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,362 | 24.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 491 | 3.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 318 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 521 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.3% | 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 (01824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,977 | 97.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,343 | 84.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,348 | 27.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 468 | 1.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01824 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,086 | 81.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,892 | 29.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,346 | 23.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 502 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 167 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 654 | 6.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01824 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,490 | 72.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 364 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 256 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 131 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 182 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 623 | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,053 | 10.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 182 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01824 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 399 | 3.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 526 | 5.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 766 | 7.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,106 | 10.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,313 | 12.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,027 | 29.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,461 | 14.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 208 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,454 | 14.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01824 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 223 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 437 | 4.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,011 | 19.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,048 | 39.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,699 | 26.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 863 | 8.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01824 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,552 | 76.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 225 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,080 | 10.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 881 | 8.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 23 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 88 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 40 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01824 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 324 | 3.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,358 | 23.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,656 | 47.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,572 | 26.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01824 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 111 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 190 | 2.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 26 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 33 | 0.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 302 | 3.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,715 | 33.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,658 | 57.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 108 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01824 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,967 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,106 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,010 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.86 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.80 | 2.38 |
Households (01824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,910 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,417 | 64.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,725 | 27.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,027 | 10.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,998 | 20.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,059 | 30.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,274 | 33.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.67 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01824 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,549 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,984 | 28.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,779 | 64.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 223 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 522 | 4.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,929 | 27.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01824 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,052 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 427 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 342 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,596 | 42.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,224 | 20.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,463 | 24.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,983 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,067 | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,445 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,802 | 10.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 220 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,407 | 50.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,175 | 41.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01824 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,993 | 90.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,394 | 9.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,541 | 64.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 780 | 32.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 453 | 18.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 73 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,322 | 87.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 219 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,290 | 1502.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,290 | 1502.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,290 | 1502.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 544 | 248.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 181 | 82.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 130 | 59.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 546 | 249.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 138 | 63.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01824 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,124 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,370 | 85.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,754 | 14.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 401 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,011 | 8.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,121 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 221 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01824 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,910 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,622 | 97.1% | 89.4% |
Chelmsford, MA01824