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ZIP Code 01742
West Concord, MA, Middlesex County
Population
18,448
Land area
24.1sq mi
People per sq mi
765
City
West Concord
ZIP 01742 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 01742 at a glance
- The median household income is $195,125, 88% above the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,218,100 (about 2.2 times the Massachusetts figure) and median rent is $2,631 a month.
Local data for ZIP 01742
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 01742, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$195,125
Poverty rate
3.6%
Median home value
$1,218,100
Prices +0.6% in a year
Median rent
$2,631/mo
Homeownership
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
79.5%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
32.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
783
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
11,358
$964M annual payroll
PPP loans
$103M
975 loans
Campaign donations
$2.53M
59% D, 3% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 01742, 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
85° / 18°F
42.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 01742, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.6%
U.S. 33.3% -10.7 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
6.9%
U.S. 12.8% -5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
2.7%
U.S. 11.1% -8.4 pts
Cities in ZIP 01742
ZIP codes near 01742
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 01773Hanscom AFB | 3.3 mi | 13.9 |
| 01731Hanscom AFB | 4.2 mi | 2.3 |
| 01720West Concord | 4.6 mi | 19.6 |
| 01741West Concord | 5.1 mi | 15.3 |
| 01730Hanscom AFB | 5.1 mi | 12.4 |
| 01754Maynard | 5.4 mi | 5.2 |
| 01718Littleton Common | 5.6 mi | 0.1 |
| 01776Maynard | 5.7 mi | 24.4 |
| 02421Lexington | 6 mi | 9.6 |
| 02451Waltham | 6.6 mi | 5.3 |
| 01778Cochituate | 6.7 mi | 15 |
| 02420Lexington | 7.1 mi | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 01742?
- ZIP code 01742 is in West Concord, MA (Middlesex County).
- What county is ZIP code 01742 in?
- ZIP code 01742 is mostly in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- How many people live in ZIP code 01742?
- About 18,448 people live in the 01742 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.