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Burlington, MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01803.

Population

26,274

Land area

11.8sq mi

People per sq mi

2,236

ZIP codes

1

Burlington and its ZIP codes

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Burlington at a glance

  • Burlington is about 2.5 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
  • The median household income is $146,436, 41% above the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $740,600 (32% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $2,718 a month.

Local data for Burlington, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Burlington, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$146,436

Poverty rate

5.9%

Median home value

$740,600

Median rent

$2,718/mo

Homeownership

74.2%

Bachelor's or higher

58.4%

Median age

45.9

Average commute

27.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (6,410), Italian Americans (4,792), Indian Americans (2,393).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Burlington.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$118,479

903,942 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$112,011

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$27.4B

FY 2026, $16,790 per person

PPP loans

$220M

1,305 loans, 17,904 jobs reported

Middlesex County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Burlington, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone68.6%
  • Carpooled4.9%
  • Public transit3.0%
  • Walked0.3%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home22.5%

Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Burlington, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

1,840

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

4,000

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 19°F

50.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Burlington, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

22.8%

U.S. 33.3% -10.5 pts

Diabetes

8.7%

U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts

Smoking

8.6%

U.S. 12.8% -4.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

3.2%

U.S. 11.1% -7.9 pts

ZIP codes in Burlington

1 in or overlapping Burlington. Population shown

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Cities near Burlington

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PinehurstCensus-designated place2.4 mi3.7
WoburnCity3.2 mi12.7
LexingtonCensus-designated place4.3 mi16.4
WinchesterCensus-designated place4.4 mi6
WilmingtonCensus-designated place4.6 mi17
Hanscom AFBCensus-designated place5.1 mi0.9
ReadingCensus-designated place5.4 mi10
StonehamCensus-designated place5.9 mi6
ArlingtonCensus-designated place6.3 mi5.1
WakefieldCensus-designated place6.7 mi7.4
MedfordCity7 mi8.1
BelmontCensus-designated place7.7 mi4.6
MelroseCity8.1 mi4.7
WalthamCity8.2 mi12.7
LynnfieldCensus-designated place8.2 mi9.9
MaldenCity9.1 mi5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Burlington, MA in?
Burlington is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What ZIP codes are in Burlington, MA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Burlington include 01803.
What is the population of Burlington, MA?
About 26,274 people live in Burlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Burlington?
Nearby places include Pinehurst (2.4 mi), Woburn (3.2 mi), Lexington (4.3 mi), Winchester (4.4 mi), Wilmington (4.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023