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Pepperell, MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01463.

Population

1,971

Land area

2.1sq mi

People per sq mi

952

ZIP codes

1

Pepperell and its ZIP codes

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Pepperell at a glance

  • The median household income is $76,726, 26% below the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $457,300 (19% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,139 a month.

Local data for Pepperell, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Pepperell, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$76,726

Poverty rate

10.9%

Median home value

$457,300

Median rent

$1,139/mo

Homeownership

49.2%

Bachelor's or higher

38.8%

Median age

46.4

Average commute

34.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (612), Italian Americans (345), Scottish Americans (178).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

PPP loans

$12.2M

210 loans, 1,312 jobs reported

Middlesex County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone77.3%
  • Carpooled5.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
  • Worked from home13.5%

Average one-way commute: 34.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Pepperell, 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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Pepperell, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

25.7%

U.S. 33.3% -7.6 pts

Diabetes

9.3%

U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts

Smoking

10.8%

U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

3.4%

U.S. 11.1% -7.7 pts

ZIP codes in Pepperell

1 in or overlapping Pepperell. Population shown

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Cities near Pepperell

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
East PepperellCensus-designated place1.6 mi1.4
GrotonCensus-designated place4.3 mi1.7
TownsendCensus-designated place5.7 mi1.7
AyerCensus-designated place7.5 mi1.3
Nashua, NHCity8 mi30.8
DevensCensus-designated place8.5 mi6.8
LunenburgCensus-designated place8.7 mi3.8
ShirleyCensus-designated place9.7 mi1.3
Hudson, NHCensus-designated place10 mi3.1
Littleton CommonCensus-designated place11 mi3.5
Milford, NHCensus-designated place12 mi5.7
FitchburgCity13 mi27.8
Greenville, NHCensus-designated place13 mi3.4
LeominsterCity13 mi28.8
Amherst, NHCensus-designated place14 mi0.7
LowellCity14 mi13.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Pepperell, MA in?
Pepperell is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What ZIP codes are in Pepperell, MA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Pepperell include 01463.
What is the population of Pepperell, MA?
About 1,971 people live in Pepperell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Pepperell?
Nearby places include East Pepperell (1.6 mi), Groton (4.3 mi), Townsend (5.7 mi), Ayer (7.5 mi), Nashua, NH (8 mi).

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