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Hanscom AFB, MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01731.

Population

2,110

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

2,366

ZIP codes

1

Hanscom AFB and its ZIP codes

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Hanscom AFB at a glance

  • Hanscom AFB is about 2.6 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
  • The median household income is $104,688, close to the Massachusetts median.
  • Median rent is $3,408 a month.

Local data for Hanscom AFB, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hanscom AFB, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$104,688

Poverty rate

0.0%

Median rent

$3,408/mo

Homeownership

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

34.7%

Median age

25.0

Average commute

23.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Chinese Americans (420), Puerto Ricans (335), Irish Americans (223).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Sep 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

$278K

8 loans, 43 jobs reported

Middlesex County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone71.7%
  • Carpooled4.8%
  • Public transit2.0%
  • Walked0.2%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home20.8%

Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hanscom AFB, 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° / 18°F

42.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hanscom AFB, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.5%

U.S. 33.3% -8.8 pts

Diabetes

4.0%

U.S. 12.1% -8.1 pts

Smoking

7.1%

U.S. 12.8% -5.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

3.7%

U.S. 11.1% -7.4 pts

ZIP codes in Hanscom AFB

1 in or overlapping Hanscom AFB. Population shown

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Cities near Hanscom AFB

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LexingtonCensus-designated place2.7 mi16.4
BurlingtonCensus-designated place5.1 mi11.8
WalthamCity5.4 mi12.7
PinehurstCensus-designated place5.6 mi3.7
West ConcordCensus-designated place6.1 mi3.4
ArlingtonCensus-designated place6.3 mi5.1
WinchesterCensus-designated place6.7 mi6
BelmontCensus-designated place6.8 mi4.6
WoburnCity7.3 mi12.7
WatertownCity8 mi4
MedfordCity8.6 mi8.1
MaynardCensus-designated place9.3 mi5.2
CambridgeCity9.4 mi6.4
StonehamCensus-designated place9.5 mi6
WilmingtonCensus-designated place9.5 mi17
CochituateCensus-designated place9.7 mi3.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hanscom AFB, MA in?
Hanscom AFB is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What ZIP codes are in Hanscom AFB, MA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Hanscom AFB include 01731.
What is the population of Hanscom AFB, MA?
About 2,110 people live in Hanscom AFB, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hanscom AFB?
Nearby places include Lexington (2.7 mi), Burlington (5.1 mi), Waltham (5.4 mi), Pinehurst (5.6 mi), West Concord (6.1 mi).

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

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