01718 ZIP Code — Acton, MA

Middlesex County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01718 is located in Acton, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 0.14 square miles and serves a population of 737 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 978/508/781.

About ZIP code 01718

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $350,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 75% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 01718 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.

737

population

0.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01718 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01718

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01718. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Acton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01720 Acton (2.5 mi) 01460 Littleton (3.1 mi) 01741 Carlisle (4 mi) 01886 Westford (4.8 mi) 01719 Boxborough (4.9 mi) 01742 Concord (5.2 mi) 01824 Chelmsford (6.1 mi) 01754 Maynard (6.5 mi) 01775 Stow (7.3 mi) 01432 Ayer (7.7 mi) 01862 North Billerica (7.7 mi) 01451 Harvard (7.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	737
Population density	5,264 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	0.14 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.5195
Longitude	-71.4290
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	978/508/781

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	2.9%	23.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	46.4%	23.1%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	33.5%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	17.2%	20.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

737

Population

5,264

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

Median household income

$57,165

Per capita income

$350,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

80.1%

Home ownership

0.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

193

Housing units

75.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

113

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	233	31.6%
18 and over	504	68.4%
65 and over	25	3.4%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 44.6%

Asian 36%

Two or more races 19.4%

Group	Count	%
White	329	44.6%
Asian	265	36%
Two or more races	143	19.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	2.9%	23.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	46.4%	23.1%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	33.5%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	17.2%	20.9%	14.3%

Under $10k 0.8%

$50k–$75k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 48.1%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k+ 29.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$50k–$75k	3.3%
$100k–$150k	48.1%
$150k–$200k	18.3%
$200k+	29.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$200k–$300k 21.8%

$300k–$500k 74.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$350,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	80.1%
Renter occupied	19.9%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	2.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	77.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	66.0%
3 bedrooms	34.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.6%
2 vehicles	42.7%
3 or more	40.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	99.2%
Electricity	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	201	83.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	24	10.0%
Female householder, no spouse	16	6.6%
Households with children under 18	161	66.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	25	10.4%
Average household size	3.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.6%	32.0%
Married	74.5%	63.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	7.9%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 31.4%

Graduate / professional 43.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	75.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	6	2.4%
Elementary school	100	40.2%
High school	134	53.8%
College / grad school	9	3.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.6%

Professional & management 24.8%

Finance & real estate 15.2%

Education & healthcare 10.3%

Retail trade 9.6%

Public administration 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	75.2%
Service	4.1%
Sales & office	9.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	11.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.0%
Government	5.9%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.5%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	7.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.0%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.7

Poverty

All people 0.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	7.1%
Retirement income	10.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	19.7%
High blood pressure	26.4%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	4.3%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	20.2%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	3.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.8%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	15.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	15.8%
Fair or poor health	7.7%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	6.7%
No health insurance	4.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	77.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.8%
Teeth loss	6.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.4%
Public insurance	16.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	737	100.0%
Spanish	85	11.5%
Other Indo-European	7	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	45	6.1%
Other languages	33	4.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	462	62.7%
Born in same state	462	62.7%
Born in different state	246	33.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	275	37.3%
Not a US citizen	75	27.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	144	19.5%
French	135	18.3%
English	37	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	18	2.4%
German	12	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.7%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01718

What city is ZIP code 01718 in?

ZIP code 01718 is primarily assigned to Acton, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01718 in?

ZIP code 01718 falls within Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 01718?

75% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 01718 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 01718 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 01718 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 01718 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01718?

The median home value in ZIP code 01718 is $350,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 01718 in?

ZIP code 01718 observes the EST timezone.