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Zip Code 01721 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    16,587
  • Density
    1,345 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $353,900
  • Med. Rent
    $1,198

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 01721 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#993 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Wealthy Families 20.36%
#1,059 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Rich Households 14.88%
#1,294 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Income Per Capita $45,448.00
#2,355 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Median Home Value 353900
#2,554 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Median Apartment Rent $1,198

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 01721 is 16,587 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.10 | Zip Code 01721 land area is 12.3295 sq. miles | Population density is 1,345.31 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 41.5
Median Age - Male 41.5
Median Age - Female 41.4

Median age of zip code 01721 is 4.6% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 11.6% higher compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 01721 is 3.5% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 15.9% higher compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 01721 median age is 5.9% lower in comparison to nearby zip codes and 7.5% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 14900
Black or African American population 401
Asian population 769
American Indian and Alaska Native population 0
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 366

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.5% Czech 0.1%
Danish 0.6% Dutch 1.1%
English 15.6% French No Basque 5.6%
French Canadian 3.2% German 6.4%
Greek 1.9% Hungarian 0.3%
Irish 24.8% Italian 20.3%
Lithuanian 0.5% Norwegian 0.8%
Polish 3.7% Portuguese 1.8%
Russian 4.1% Scotch-Irish 1.7%
Scottish 2.8% Slovak 0.1%
Subsaharan African 0.1% Swedish 2.2%
Swiss 0.1% Ukrainian 0.4%
USA 5.4% Welsh 0.2%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0.2% Other Ancestries 17.6%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 4592
Married couples 81.4%
Other couples 18.6%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 7.3% 15.49%
$30,000 and $50,000 9.63% 10.93%
$50,000 and $100,000 24.98% 25.4%
$100,000 and $200,000 37.74% 33.29%
$200,000 or more 20.36% 14.88%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 79.72%
Spanish language 2.7%
Other European language 14.16%
Asian language 1.99%
Other language 1.43%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 6512
Detached housing units 59.74%
Attached housing units 16.28%
2 units 4.65%
3 - 4 units 11.44%
5 - 9 units 3.15%
10 - 19 units 0.78%
20 - 49 units 2.52%
50 or more units 1.44%
Mobile homes 0%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 88.31%
Use public transportation 4.49%
Use Motorcycle 0.14%
Use bicycle 0.18%
Walk to work 1.42%
Work at home 5.46%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 3.78%
Attend Public School 17.19%
Attend college undergraduate program 4.72%
Attent graduate studies 1.47%
Not enrolled in school 72.85%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 1.74%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 2.89%
High school diploma 25.34%
Some college, no degree 16.24%
Associate degree 9.39%
Bachelor's degree 40.87%
Graduate or professional degree 3.54%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 395
Construction 56
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 49
Retail Trade 48
Other Services (except Public Administration) 42
Accommodation and Food Services 39
Wholesale Trade 30
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 28
Health Care and Social Assistance 28
Manufacturing 26
Finance and Insurance 12
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 11
Transportation and Warehousing 9
Educational Services 6
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 5
Information 3
Industries not classified 2
Utilities 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 99%
Housing vacant 1%
Housing occupied by owner 81.4%
Housing occupied by tenant 18.6%
Total Rented Units 1211
Median Contract Gross Rent $1,061
Median Gross Rent $1,198
Median Home Value $353,900

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 01721 median gross rent is 12.91% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $990
1 Bedroom $1,050
2 Bedrooms $1,230
3 Bedrooms $1,470
4 Bedrooms $1,620
AVERAGE RENT $1,272

Average rent in zip code 01721 ($1,272.00) is 4.9% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 36% higher compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 01721 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 2% higher, one bedroom apartment rent is 2.5% lower, two bedroom rent is 6.3% lower, three bedroom rent is 7.6% lower, four bedroom rent is 6.8% lower.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 6578
Detached housing units 60.14%
Attached housing units 16.11%
2 units 4.61%
3 - 4 units 11.33%
5 - 9 units 3.12%
10 - 19 units 0.78%
20 - 49 units 2.49%
50 or more units 1.43%
Mobile homes 0%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $27,603,500
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $22,914,800
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $4,688,700

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