The 01720 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Acton, MA in Middlesex County in the United States. The current population estimate is 22,791. In this Massachusetts region, an estimated 96.4% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $64,174. Approximately 1% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $141,265.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 01720 is $141,265, while the region's mean household income is $170,409. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $64,174. The per capita income in ZIP Code 01720 of $64,174 is approximately 46.65% more than the per capita income in Massachusetts overall of $43,761. An estimated 0.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 90.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 32.3% of the population in 01720 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 18.9% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.5% of 01720 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 32.3% |
In ZIP Code 01720, 96.4% of the population graduated high school, while 74.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 44.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 8.1% in this Middlesex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 8.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 8.1% |
| Associate's degree | 5.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 30.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 44.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 01720, 97.6% is one race, while 2.4% are two or more races. Approximately 3.3% of 01720 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 01720 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (71.7%), followed by Asian (27.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 27.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 0.6% |
In ZIP Code 01720, 69.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 11.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 16.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Middlesex County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 69.5% |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 11.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 16.1% |
| Other languages | 0.6% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 01720, an estimated 19.7% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 18.2% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 2.8% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Middlesex County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 19.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 7.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 01720 are older than average. The median age of 44.1 years in ZIP Code 01720 is approximately 15.75% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.9% of the population in 01720 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 01720 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.9% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 01720 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 98% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 01720 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 98% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 01720 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.94 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.9% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.04% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 01720 | 14.91¢/kWh | 13.84¢/kWh | 12.57¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 29.94¢/kWh | 22.46¢/kWh | 18.94¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.47¢/kWh | 12.96¢/kWh | 8.3¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 01720 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.75 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.65 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.07 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.55 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.49 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.33 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.98 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.93 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.64 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.52 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.96 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.43 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 01720, 68.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 36.7 minutes. Approximately 26.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 01720 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 25.3% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 01720 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 13.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Retail trade | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.6% |
| Information | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 26.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.7% |
| Public administration | 2.3% |