ZIP Code 01742 -- Concord, MA
Middlesex | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- Households here earn 2.6x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
- Home prices are 6.2x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
- With 79.46% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, this is one of the most highly educated ZIP codes in the country (national average: 33.7%).
- 36.05% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
- Homes here cost 4.4x the national median — if the national median home were a Toyota Camry, homes here would be a luxury SUV.
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 01742
ZIP code 01742 in Concord, Massachusetts is a unknown area with a population of 18,448. The median household income is $195,125, which is This is 160% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $1,218,100, representing a price-to-income ratio of 6.2x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 348.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 47.40 years. Approximately 79.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Middlesex, MA.
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This is 160% above the national median of $75,000.
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Housing is expensive relative to income
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 01742 is 248.7% above the national average of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 01742
ZIP code 01742 (Concord, MA) has a total population of 18,448 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 47.40 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 01742 is $195,125 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 160% above the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 01742 is primarily located in Concord, Massachusetts (MA). It falls within Middlesex County.
The median home value in ZIP code 01742 is $1,218,100, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $2,631.
The median age in ZIP code 01742 is 47.40 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.
ZIP code 01742 has a cost of living index of 348.72 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 01742, 79.46% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 48.14% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 01742 is 3.64%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 36.05% of workers work from home.
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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.