01741 ZIP Code — Carlisle, MA

Middlesex County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01741 is located in Carlisle, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 15.27 square miles and serves a population of 5,209 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 978/508.

About ZIP code 01741

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $940,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($247,656) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 32% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 81% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 01741 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,209

population

15.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01741 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01741

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01741. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carlisle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01824 Chelmsford (3.8 mi) 01862 North Billerica (4 mi) 01718 Acton (4 mi) 01730 Bedford (4.5 mi) 01742 Concord (5 mi) 01821 Billerica (5.1 mi) 01720 Acton (5.5 mi) 01731 Hanscom Afb (5.9 mi) 01886 Westford (6 mi) 01851 Lowell (6.4 mi) 01460 Littleton (6.8 mi) 01863 North Chelmsford (7.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,209
Population density	341 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	15.27 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	42.5321
Longitude	-71.3525
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	978/508

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.8%	23.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	7.8%	23.1%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	47.7%	20.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

5,209

Population

341

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$247,656

Median household income

$104,038

Per capita income

$940,300

Median home value

$1,296

Median monthly rent

94.0%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

1,767

Housing units

81.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

159

Under 5

136

205

5–9

177

234

10–14

202

190

15–19

163

119

20–24

102

123

25–34

105

354

35–44

304

419

45–54

361

187

55–59

160

221

60–64

190

395

65–74

340

130

75–84

112

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,354	26.0%
18 and over	3,855	74.0%
65 and over	1,098	21.1%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.9%

Asian 10.3%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 0.8%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,396	82.9%
Asian	548	10.3%
Two or more races	218	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	96	1.8%
Other race	44	0.8%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.8%	23.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	7.8%	23.1%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	47.7%	20.9%	14.3%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 1.6%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 4.6%

$50k–$75k 4.2%

$75k–$100k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 59.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	1.6%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	4.6%
$50k–$75k	4.2%
$75k–$100k	1.0%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	59.4%
Median income	$247,656

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$50k–$100k 3.6%

$200k–$300k 1.2%

$300k–$500k 0.6%

$500k–$1M 53.4%

$1M+ 40.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$940,300
Median rent / month	$1,296
Owner occupied	94.0%
Renter occupied	6.0%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	93.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	10.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	25.1%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	20.9%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	7.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	3.8%
3 bedrooms	27.7%
4 bedrooms	53.1%
5+ bedrooms	11.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.5%
2 vehicles	49.7%
3 or more	33.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.4%
Electricity	5.3%
Propane / LP gas	6.3%
Fuel oil	49.0%
Wood	3.1%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,313	73.5%
Cohabiting couple	119	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	129	7.2%
Female householder, no spouse	226	12.6%
Households with children under 18	718	40.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	730	40.9%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	16.7%
Married	66.3%	69.3%
Separated	0.5%	0.4%
Widowed	1.8%	7.1%
Divorced	6.2%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 3.9%

Some college, no degree 7.7%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 32.5%

Graduate / professional 48.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	81.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	114	7.7%
Kindergarten	56	3.8%
Elementary school	743	50.3%
High school	304	20.6%
College / grad school	260	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 32.5%

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Retail trade 6.1%

Information 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Other services 2.6%

Public administration 2.6%

Construction 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	71.6%
Service	7.6%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	2.6%
Production & transportation	3.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.1%
Government	6.5%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.5%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	3.5%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	31.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 3.5%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	20.2%
High blood pressure	27.7%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	7.4%
Heart disease	4.8%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	21.9%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	3.7%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	6.8%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	12.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.5%
Depression	16.1%
Fair or poor health	6.7%
Poor mental health	10.1%
Poor physical health	6.3%
No health insurance	3.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	82.2%
Cholesterol screening	95.5%
Teeth loss	5.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	277	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.9%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	4.6%
65 and over	20.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.8%
Public insurance	22.4%
No insurance	0.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,914	94.3%
Spanish	131	2.7%
Other Indo-European	8	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	55	1.1%
Other languages	68	1.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,613	88.6%
Born in same state	4,538	87.1%
Born in different state	2,688	51.6%
Foreign born	75	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	596	11.4%
Not a US citizen	477	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,031	19.8%
French	676	13%
German	119	2.3%
Arab	115	2.2%
Polish	80	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	58	1.1%
Norwegian	52	1%
English	29	0.6%
Dutch	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	98.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01741

What city is ZIP code 01741 in?

ZIP code 01741 is primarily assigned to Carlisle, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01741 in?

ZIP code 01741 falls within Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 01741?

81% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 01741 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 01741 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 01741?

The median household income in ZIP code 01741 is $247,656, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01741?

The median home value in ZIP code 01741 is $940,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 01741 in?

ZIP code 01741 observes the EST timezone.