01860 ZIP Code
Merrimac, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01860 |
| City/Town: | Merrimac |
| County: | Essex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 6,717 |
| Median Household Income: | $100,321 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,228 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,776 |
| Median Home Value: | $462,900 |
| Land Area: | 8.5 sq miles
22.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.8386, -71.0120 |
Population Information (01860 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,717 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,527 | 52.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,190 | 47.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 48.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 421 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 444 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 220 | 3.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 310 | 4.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 419 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 723 | 10.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 483 | 7.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,124 | 16.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 721 | 10.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 375 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 832 | 12.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 509 | 7.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 136 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01860 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $462,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,179 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,776 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,644 | 95.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 132 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,103 | 79.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 541 | 20.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01860 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,903 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 46 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 222 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,229 | 25.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,240 | 25.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 537 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,174 | 23.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 455 | 9.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01860 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $100,321 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $113,952 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $122,143 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,228 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01860 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,652 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,560 | 97.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 92 | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,896 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,987 | 83.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 340 | 9.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 233 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01860 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,292 | 93.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 43 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1 | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 381 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 347 | 5.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 111 | 1.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 88 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 23 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01860 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 67 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 24 | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 96 | 3.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 116 | 4.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 358 | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 254 | 9.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 402 | 15.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 515 | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 536 | 20.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 276 | 10.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01860 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,767 | 77.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 247 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 11 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 45 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 108 | 3.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 367 | 10.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01860 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 12 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 432 | 12.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 571 | 16.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 89 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 519 | 14.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 251 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 77 | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 260 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 727 | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 373 | 10.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 203 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 46 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01860 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.6% | 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 (01860 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,500 | 96.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,048 | 75.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,718 | 40.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 200 | 3.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01860 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,132 | 80.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,108 | 41.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 726 | 27.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 260 | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 176 | 6.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 344 | 13.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01860 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,665 | 60.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 243 | 8.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 132 | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 342 | 12.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 28 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 40 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 51 | 1.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 275 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01860 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 25 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 179 | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 343 | 12.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 510 | 18.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 320 | 11.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 204 | 7.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 184 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 196 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 161 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 654 | 23.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01860 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 84 | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 880 | 31.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,246 | 44.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 481 | 17.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 85 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01860 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,629 | 61.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 230 | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 119 | 4.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 629 | 23.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 22 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 15 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01860 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 130 | 4.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 680 | 25.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,406 | 53.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 428 | 16.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01860 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 131 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 97 | 4.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 72 | 3.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 45 | 2.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 137 | 6.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 689 | 32.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 916 | 43.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01860 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,530 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $943 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,179 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.38 |
Households (01860 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,644 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,421 | 53.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 481 | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 436 | 16.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 471 | 17.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 750 | 28.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,027 | 38.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01860 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,793 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 717 | 25.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,569 | 56.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 12 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 477 | 17.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 722 | 25.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01860 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,120 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 150 | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 529 | 47.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 231 | 20.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 210 | 18.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01860 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,484 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 319 | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,700 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 829 | 12.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 29 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 360 | 43.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 440 | 53.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01860 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,224 | 92.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 493 | 7.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 365 | 74.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 128 | 26.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 77 | 15.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01860 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,452 | 96.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 108 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 265 | 245.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 265 | 245.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 265 | 245.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 236 | 218.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 0 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 13.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01860 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,296 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,863 | 93.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 433 | 6.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 68 | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 337 | 5.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 28 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01860 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,644 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,412 | 91.2% | 89.4% |
Merrimac, MA01860