01879 ZIP Code
Tyngsboro, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01879 |
| City/Town: | Tyngsboro |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,385 |
| Median Household Income: | $140,901 |
| Per Capita Income: | $64,067 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,212 |
| Median Home Value: | $487,800 |
| Land Area: | 16.8 sq miles
43.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.3 sq miles
3.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.6678, -71.4288 |
Population Information (01879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,385 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,976 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,409 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 888 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 818 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 661 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 967 | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,017 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,519 | 12.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,347 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,954 | 15.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 809 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 866 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,138 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 313 | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 88 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $487,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,822 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,212 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,045 | 96.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 167 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,457 | 85.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 588 | 14.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,034 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 171 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 254 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,614 | 20.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,512 | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 641 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,329 | 29.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,513 | 18.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01879 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $140,901 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $161,883 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $156,429 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $64,067 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,829 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,479 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 338 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,844 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,299 | 81.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 983 | 15.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 197 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,125 | 81.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 227 | 1.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,183 | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 528 | 4.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 322 | 2.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 776 | 6.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 875 | 7.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 39 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 597 | 4.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 239 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01879 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 65 | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 185 | 4.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 87 | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 176 | 4.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 432 | 10.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 489 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 831 | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 689 | 17.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,091 | 27.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01879 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,577 | 70.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 808 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 38 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 902 | 13.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01879 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 35 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 467 | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,057 | 16.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 118 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 690 | 10.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 253 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 23 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 390 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,139 | 17.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,454 | 22.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 258 | 4.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 259 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 336 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.6% | 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 (01879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,023 | 97.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,779 | 79.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,506 | 28.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 350 | 2.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01879 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,567 | 88.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,193 | 29.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,220 | 30.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 105 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 105 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 429 | 10.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01879 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,842 | 67.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 576 | 13.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 182 | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 15 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 116 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 137 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 234 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 110 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01879 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 31 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 554 | 13.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 641 | 15.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 755 | 17.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,093 | 25.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 386 | 9.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 125 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 308 | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 149 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 170 | 4.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01879 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 248 | 5.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,165 | 27.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,456 | 34.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,144 | 27.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 199 | 4.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01879 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,871 | 71.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 155 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 556 | 13.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 357 | 8.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 79 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 17 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01879 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 78 | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 961 | 23.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,703 | 42.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,303 | 32.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01879 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 15 | 0.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 34 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 108 | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 264 | 7.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,417 | 41.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,584 | 45.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 35 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01879 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,697 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,059 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,822 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.08 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.91 | 2.38 |
Households (01879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,045 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,632 | 65.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,042 | 25.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 333 | 8.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 839 | 20.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,483 | 36.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,066 | 26.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.06 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.50 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01879 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,979 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,746 | 35.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,909 | 58.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 59 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 207 | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,404 | 28.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01879 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,366 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 255 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 120 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,175 | 34.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 783 | 23.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,033 | 30.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,523 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 414 | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,373 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,310 | 10.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 209 | 16.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 788 | 60.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 313 | 23.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01879 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,102 | 89.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,187 | 9.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 974 | 82.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 213 | 17.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 47 | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,020 | 89.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 127 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,365 | 1074.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,365 | 1074.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,365 | 1074.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 208 | 163.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 16 | 12.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 254 | 200.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 52 | 40.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01879 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,497 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,629 | 83.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,868 | 16.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 275 | 2.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 934 | 8.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 605 | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 54 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01879 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,045 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,006 | 99.0% | 89.4% |
Tyngsboro, MA01879