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East Pepperell, MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population

1,949

Land area

1.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,376

ZIP codes

0

East Pepperell and its ZIP codes

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East Pepperell at a glance

  • East Pepperell is 52% denser than Massachusetts as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $96,198 a year, 7% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $430,400 (23% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,620 a month.

Local data for East Pepperell, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

East Pepperell, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$96,198

Poverty rate

7.0%

Median home value

$430,400

Median rent

$1,620/mo

Homeownership

84.6%

Bachelor's or higher

35.8%

Median age

42.1

Average commute

31.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (375), Italian Americans (351), French Americans (202).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

Middlesex County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone80.3%
  • Carpooled2.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home17.4%

Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

East Pepperell, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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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

85° / 14°F

46.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in East Pepperell, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

25.5%

U.S. 33.3% -7.8 pts

Diabetes

8.2%

U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts

Smoking

10.8%

U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

3.4%

U.S. 11.1% -7.7 pts

Cities near East Pepperell

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PepperellCensus-designated place1.6 mi2.1
GrotonCensus-designated place3.9 mi1.7
Nashua, NHCity7.2 mi30.8
TownsendCensus-designated place7.3 mi1.7
AyerCensus-designated place7.4 mi1.3
DevensCensus-designated place8.6 mi6.8
Hudson, NHCensus-designated place9.4 mi3.1
LunenburgCensus-designated place9.8 mi3.8
Littleton CommonCensus-designated place10 mi3.5
ShirleyCensus-designated place10 mi1.3
LowellCity13 mi13.6
Milford, NHCensus-designated place13 mi5.7
FitchburgCity14 mi27.8
Amherst, NHCensus-designated place14 mi0.7
LeominsterCity14 mi28.8
Greenville, NHCensus-designated place15 mi3.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is East Pepperell, MA in?
East Pepperell is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of East Pepperell, MA?
About 1,949 people live in East Pepperell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near East Pepperell?
Nearby places include Pepperell (1.6 mi), Groton (3.9 mi), Nashua, NH (7.2 mi), Townsend (7.3 mi), Ayer (7.4 mi).

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