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Hudson, MA
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01749.
Population
15,719
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,736
ZIP codes
1
Hudson and its ZIP codes
Hudson at a glance
- Hudson is about 3 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- The median household income is $90,524, 13% below the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $473,300 (16% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,397 a month.
Local data for Hudson, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hudson, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,524
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$473,300
Median rent
$1,397/mo
Homeownership
68.0%
Bachelor's or higher
43.5%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
30.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,697), Italian Americans (1,840), Portuguese Americans (1,544).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Hudson.
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
How people get to work
Hudson, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.9%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home18.3%
Average one-way commute: 30.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hudson, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
87° / 15°F
49.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hudson, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.8%
U.S. 33.3% -7.5 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
ZIP codes in Hudson
1 in or overlapping Hudson. Population shown
Cities near Hudson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarlboroughCity | 3.1 mi | 20.9 |
| ClintonCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.5 |
| MaynardCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 5.2 |
| NorthboroughCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3.3 |
| South LancasterCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.3 |
| CordavilleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.8 |
| FraminghamCity | 8.9 mi | 25 |
| WestboroughCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.9 |
| West ConcordCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 3.4 |
| DevensCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.8 |
| Littleton CommonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| ShirleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| CochituateCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| HopkintonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| AyerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| LeominsterCity | 14 mi | 28.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hudson, MA in?
- Hudson is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Hudson, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hudson include 01749.
- What is the population of Hudson, MA?
- About 15,719 people live in Hudson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hudson?
- Nearby places include Marlborough (3.1 mi), Clinton (6.1 mi), Maynard (6.1 mi), Northborough (6.8 mi), South Lancaster (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023