01720 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 01720, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

01720 is a zip code in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, which covers Acton, with a total population of 23,107 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 01720 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 01720.

The estimated population of people living in 01720 is 23,107, with a median age of 43.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 01720 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
23,107
+0.84%
+1.88%
2020
22,914
+0.54%
-
2019
22,791
+0.47%
-
2018
22,684
+0.02%
-
2017
22,680
 - -

Population of 01720 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 01720 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
64.1%
69.7%
 -8.03%
Black/African American
4.3%
1.9%
 +126.32%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
3.6%
1.8%
 +100.00%
Asian
23.1%
24.8%
 -6.85%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.2%
1.4%
 +200.00%
Other
0.5%
0.1%
 +400.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 01720 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 01720 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 01720 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 01720 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.8 -0.9% 44.3 -0.45% 43.2 -1.82%
2020 44.2 +0.23% 44.5 +2.77% 44 -1.79%
2019 44.1 +0.23% 43.3 +0.46% 44.8 -0.88%
2018 44 +0.69% 43.1 +3.11% 45.2 +0.22%
2017 43.7 - 41.8 - 45.1 -

The median age of the 01720 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 01720 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,254 +9.33% 1,086 +18.02% 1,366 1,282
10 to 19 2,040 -19.5% 1,757 +24.48% 1,653 2,209
20 to 29 974 -32.17% 641 +42.34% 689 917
30 to 39 1,151 -20.97% 1,158 -4.09% 914 1,099
40 to 49 1,852 -4.09% 1,958 +2.46% 1,770 1,984
50 to 59 2,181 -1.31% 2,280 -2.08% 2,144 2,231
60 to 69 991 +18.59% 1,182 -5.95% 1,174 1,106
70+ 999 +11.49% 1,176 +22.26% 1,117 1,452

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 01720 zip code is $138,220.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 01720.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $154,323.00
  • 45 to 64
    $177,734.00
  • 65 and over
    $90,717.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 01720 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 01720, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 01720 is currently $175,974.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

32.21% of households in 01720 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 01720 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.01%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.69%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.15%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.38%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.19%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.37%
  • $200,000 or more
    32.21%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 01720 is $66,279.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 01720 by the total population of 01720.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 01720 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 01720 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    40.00%
  • Bachelor's degree
    46.15%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.55%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    8.50%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.80%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 01720 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 01720 zip over the age of 16 is 18,000.

Of those people, a total of 70.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 01720 is 66.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 01720 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,403 28.50% 9.70%
20 to 24 years 883 74.60% 17.00%
25 to 29 years 723 98.90% 1.80%
30 to 34 years 850 84.70% 1.80%
35 to 44 years 3,133 89.40% 3.90%
45 to 54 years 4,096 87.50% 7.60%
55 to 59 years 2,063 81.50% 7.60%
60 to 64 years 1,093 81.10% 3.80%
65 to 74 years 2,154 45.20% 3.00%
75 years and over 1,602 19.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 01720. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 12,437 69.00% 4.50%
Black or African American 597 85.60% 29.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 3,971 71.70% 3.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 136 72.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 859 78.90% 16.40%
Hispanic or Latino 572 86.90% 2.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,088 68.60% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 01720 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 01720 is 11,960, with median earnings of $84,693.00.

Women in 01720 are earning approximately 53.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,960 $84,693.00
Male 6,202 $112,243.00
Female 5,758 $59,439.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 01720 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,207 $121,250.00
Business and Financial 945 $115,069.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,549 $136,633.00
Architecture and Engineering 707 $133,177.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 537 $121,632.00
Community and Social Service 268 $46,333.00
Legal 255 $122,446.00
Educational and Library 1,270 $49,853.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 459 $18,157.00
Healthcare Practitioners 548 $71,346.00
Healthcare Support 326 $31,317.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $55,268.00
Law Enforcement 18 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 173 $11,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 174 $32,879.00
Personal Care and Service 175 $22,841.00
Sales 1,096 $59,444.00
Office and Administrative Support 690 $40,690.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 182 $43,816.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 19 $0.00
Production 102 $53,393.00
Transportation and Material Moving 144 $52,549.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 01720 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 01720.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,365 $147,250.00 842 $100,625.00
Business and Financial 388 $176,184.00 557 $106,726.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,145 $140,547.00 404 $128,289.00
Architecture and Engineering 583 $137,831.00 124 $127,788.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 257 $124,531.00 280 $117,083.00
Community and Social Service 41 $117,917.00 227 $44,732.00
Legal 188 $185,446.00 67 $120,924.00
Educational and Library 298 $77,328.00 972 $47,794.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 193 $19,148.00 266 $17,568.00
Healthcare Practitioners 97 $250,001.00 451 $65,221.00
Healthcare Support 66 $40,682.00 260 $31,228.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 25 $35,781.00 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 84 $38,750.00 89 $4,073.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 88 $55,636.00 86 $26,510.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $58,350.00 142 $18,611.00
Sales 718 $69,700.00 378 $17,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 148 $28,929.00 542 $41,466.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 176 $43,618.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 68 $53,036.00 34 $77,955.00
Transportation and Material Moving 144 $52,549.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 8,678 households in 01720, with an average household size of 2.65 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,426 families living in the 01720 zip code with an average family size of 3.14 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 01720:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,541 181 704 2,252
Average Household Size 3.19 2.77 3.13 1.16
Total Families 5,541 181 704 0
Average Household Size 3.17 2.77 2.96 0

Poverty

Of the 6,426 families living in 01720, 1.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 01720:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,890 housing units in 01720.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,678 97.62%
Vacant 212 2.38%

25.61% of the total 8,890 housing units in 01720 are rental units. This is approximately 2,277 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,213 are occupied by the owner - or 69.89% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 01720 is $1,648.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 01720 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    188
  • Less than $500
    183
  • $500 to $999
    156
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    579
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    744
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    202
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    240
  • $3,000 or more
    173

Property Value

The median value of a property in 01720 is $624,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 01720 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    52
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    36
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    123
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    93
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    212
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,103
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    4,247
  • $1,000,000 or more
    347

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 01720. The chart below shows the number of properties in 01720 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    743
  • 1940 to 1949
    231
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,109
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,658
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,640
  • 1980 to 1989
    927
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,182
  • 2000 to 2009
    842
  • 2010 to 2013
    545
  • 2014 or later
    13

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 01720 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    354
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,639
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,015
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,670

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 01720 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 01720 that commute to work in a particular way.

35 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 01720.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    218
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    526
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    728
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    974
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    819
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    571
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,023
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    320
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    634
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,302
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,419
  • 90 or more minutes
    261

Summary

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