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Groton, MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01450.

Population

1,232

Land area

1.7sq mi

People per sq mi

737

ZIP codes

1

Groton and its ZIP codes

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Groton at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $135,714 a year, 31% more than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $758,500 (35% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $349 a month.

Local data for Groton, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Groton, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$135,714

Poverty rate

10.1%

Median home value

$758,500

Median rent

$349/mo

Homeownership

74.9%

Bachelor's or higher

59.9%

Median age

44.1

Average commute

33.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (330), German Americans (111), Polish Americans (81).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$20M

275 loans, 2,003 jobs reported

Middlesex County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone58.1%
  • Carpooled7.6%
  • Public transit2.9%
  • Walked11.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home19.8%

Average one-way commute: 33.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Groton, 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

85° / 14°F

46.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Groton, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

23.5%

U.S. 33.3% -9.8 pts

Diabetes

8.2%

U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts

Smoking

8.2%

U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

3.1%

U.S. 11.1% -8.0 pts

ZIP codes in Groton

1 in or overlapping Groton. Population shown

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Cities near Groton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AyerCensus-designated place3.5 mi1.3
East PepperellCensus-designated place3.9 mi1.4
PepperellCensus-designated place4.3 mi2.1
DevensCensus-designated place4.9 mi6.8
ShirleyCensus-designated place6.9 mi1.3
Littleton CommonCensus-designated place7.1 mi3.5
TownsendCensus-designated place8.1 mi1.7
LunenburgCensus-designated place8.1 mi3.8
Nashua, NHCity11 mi30.8
LeominsterCity12 mi28.8
FitchburgCity13 mi27.8
Hudson, NHCensus-designated place13 mi3.1
LowellCity13 mi13.6
South LancasterCensus-designated place14 mi1.3
West ConcordCensus-designated place14 mi3.4
MaynardCensus-designated place14 mi5.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Groton, MA in?
Groton is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What ZIP codes are in Groton, MA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Groton include 01450.
What is the population of Groton, MA?
About 1,232 people live in Groton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Groton?
Nearby places include Ayer (3.5 mi), East Pepperell (3.9 mi), Pepperell (4.3 mi), Devens (4.9 mi), Shirley (6.9 mi).

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