01886 ZIP Code
Westford, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01886 |
| City/Town: | Westford |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,524 |
| Median Household Income: | $174,424 |
| Per Capita Income: | $81,754 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,881 |
| Median Home Value: | $672,200 |
| Land Area: | 30.2 sq miles
78.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.5855, -71.4403 |
Population Information (01886 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,524 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,215 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,309 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,029 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,591 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,420 | 9.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,259 | 9.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,111 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,712 | 7.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,222 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,020 | 16.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,178 | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,722 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,119 | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 740 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 401 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01886 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $672,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,477 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,881 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,606 | 96.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 275 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,598 | 88.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,008 | 11.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01886 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,114 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 117 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 144 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,821 | 11.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,336 | 8.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,033 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,627 | 34.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,036 | 37.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 72.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01886 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $174,424 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $192,260 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $190,840 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $81,754 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01886 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,510 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,942 | 95.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 550 | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,546 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,409 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,680 | 13.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 781 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 72 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01886 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,505 | 71.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 201 | 0.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 32 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5,553 | 22.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 393 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 840 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 567 | 2.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 717 | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 78 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 50 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 589 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01886 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 123 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 69 | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 207 | 2.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 404 | 4.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 249 | 2.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 658 | 7.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 542 | 6.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,407 | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,485 | 17.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,462 | 40.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01886 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,818 | 68.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 663 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 369 | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 83 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 97 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,761 | 21.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01886 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 32 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 520 | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,787 | 13.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 319 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 991 | 7.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 307 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 418 | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 819 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,879 | 22.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,123 | 24.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 779 | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 568 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 400 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01886 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 1.7% | 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 (01886 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,227 | 98.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,989 | 89.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,887 | 19.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 238 | 1.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01886 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,291 | 84.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,149 | 25.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,790 | 20.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 216 | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 230 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 311 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01886 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,180 | 80.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 701 | 7.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 138 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 138 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 133 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 54 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 531 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 6 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01886 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 60 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 789 | 8.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 844 | 9.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,972 | 22.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,329 | 15.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 997 | 11.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 904 | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 669 | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 152 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,165 | 13.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01886 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 22 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 351 | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,749 | 19.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,791 | 31.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,644 | 41.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 324 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01886 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,134 | 71.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 236 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 693 | 8.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,432 | 16.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 77 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 34 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01886 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 174 | 2.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,684 | 19.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,510 | 52.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,238 | 26.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01886 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 84 | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 36 | 0.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 242 | 3.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,470 | 19.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5,129 | 67.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 637 | 8.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01886 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,380 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,257 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,477 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.94 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.13 | 2.38 |
Households (01886 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,606 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,012 | 69.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,125 | 36.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 950 | 11.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,278 | 14.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,787 | 44.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,255 | 26.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.84 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01886 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,873 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,777 | 28.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,293 | 63.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 241 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 496 | 5.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,203 | 22.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01886 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,433 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 253 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 392 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,263 | 43.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,031 | 27.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,494 | 20.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01886 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,987 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,100 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,465 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,550 | 6.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 113 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 591 | 38.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 846 | 54.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01886 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,227 | 86.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,121 | 12.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,812 | 58.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,171 | 37.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 740 | 23.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 138 | 4.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01886 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,534 | 79.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 273 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,990 | 1827.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,990 | 1827.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,990 | 1827.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 706 | 258.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 249 | 91.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 27 | 9.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 180 | 65.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 141 | 51.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01886 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,495 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,840 | 75.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,655 | 24.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 431 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,245 | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,634 | 11.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 345 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01886 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,606 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,364 | 97.2% | 89.4% |
Westford, MA01886