01702 ZIP Code — Framingham, MA
Middlesex County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01702 is located in Framingham, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 8.21 square miles and serves a population of 38,898 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508/774/978.
About ZIP code 01702
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $515,300. Renters make up the majority at 65%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($76,636) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 28% of households.
38,898
population
8.21
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01702 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01702
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01702. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Framingham | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
01721 Ashland (1.8 mi)
01745 Fayville (3 mi)
01701 Framingham (3.1 mi)
01760 Natick (4.7 mi)
01770 Sherborn (4.8 mi)
01772 Southborough (4.8 mi)
01746 Holliston (5.6 mi)
01748 Hopkinton (5.8 mi)
01778 Wayland (7 mi)
01752 Marlborough (7.2 mi)
01776 Sudbury (7.7 mi)
02030 Dover (8.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,898 |
| Population density | 4,738 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 017 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.21 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.84 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2787 |
| Longitude | -71.4436 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 508/774/978 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.4% | 23.8% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 23.1% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 32.1% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 20.9% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
38,898
Population
4,738
People per sq mi
35.1
Median age
$76,636
Median household income
$42,926
Per capita income
$515,300
Median home value
$1,632
Median monthly rent
34.7%
Home ownership
14.7%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
2,551
Housing units
40.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,269
Under 5
1,235
1,274
5–9
1,239
1,183
10–14
1,151
1,288
15–19
1,253
1,518
20–24
1,477
3,277
25–34
3,187
3,088
35–44
3,003
2,326
45–54
2,262
1,036
55–59
1,008
908
60–64
884
1,453
65–74
1,413
782
75–84
760
316
85+
308
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,584 | 22.1% |
| 18 and over | 30,314 | 77.9% |
| 65 and over | 5,032 | 12.9% |
| Median age | 35.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
37%
Hispanic or Latino
25.3%
Other race
16%
Two or more races
11%
Black or African American
5.8%
Asian
4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,267 | 37% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,202 | 25.3% |
| Other race | 8,359 | 16% |
| Two or more races | 5,736 | 11% |
| Black or African American | 3,044 | 5.8% |
| Asian | 2,429 | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 39 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.4% | 23.8% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 23.1% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 32.1% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 20.9% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
6.6%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
4.3%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$50k–$75k
16.6%
$75k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k+
13.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.6% |
| $200k+ | 13.2% |
| Median income | $76,636 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.6%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
0.8%
$150k–$200k
1.9%
$200k–$300k
12.8%
$300k–$500k
30.9%
$500k–$1M
48.8%
$1M+
3.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $515,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,632 |
| Owner occupied | 34.7% |
| Renter occupied | 65.3% |
| Vacant | 4.4% |
| Single-family detached | 28.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 28.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 27.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.4% |
| 3 or more | 11.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 42.6% |
| Electricity | 39.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Fuel oil | 13.1% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,446 | 43.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,153 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,004 | 20.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,080 | 27.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,052 | 34.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,482 | 23.7% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.8% | 36.1% |
| Married | 48.2% | 45.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.0%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
24.4%
Some college, no degree
13.0%
Associate's degree
5.7%
Bachelor's degree
23.8%
Graduate / professional
16.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 508 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 736 | 7.6% |
| Elementary school | 3,619 | 37.6% |
| High school | 1,721 | 17.9% |
| College / grad school | 3,037 | 31.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Professional & management
16.3%
Retail trade
12.5%
Construction
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Manufacturing
7.1%
Other services
6.3%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Information
2.5%
Public administration
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.7% |
| Service | 28.1% |
| Sales & office | 14.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.0% |
| Production & transportation | 7.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.4% |
| Government | 9.6% |
| Self-employed | 8.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.8% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 4.2% |
| Walk | 4.0% |
| Work from home | 11.6% |
| Other means | 8.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.5 |
Poverty
All people
14.7%
Under 18 years
22.4%
18 and over
12.4%
Married-couple families
6.4%
Female-led households
31.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.3% |
| Retirement income | 14.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.2% |
| High blood pressure | 25.3% |
| High cholesterol | 25.7% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 18.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.2% |
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.8% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.9% |
| Visited dentist | 66.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 693 | 2.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.1% |
| Under 18 | 7.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.8% |
| 65 and over | 37.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.4% |
| Public insurance | 48.2% |
| No insurance | 7.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,394 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 10,046 | 27.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,030 | 11.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 5,410 | 14.9% |
| Other languages | 563 | 1.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,158 | 59.5% |
| Born in same state | 21,668 | 55.7% |
| Born in different state | 16,218 | 41.7% |
| Foreign born | 1,490 | 3.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 15,740 | 40.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,053 | 32.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,969 | 10.2% |
| French | 2,291 | 5.9% |
| Arab | 1,171 | 3% |
| German | 606 | 1.6% |
| Dutch | 135 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 108 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 81 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 71 | 0.2% |
| English | 70 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.7% |
| Internet access | 95.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01702
What city is ZIP code 01702 in?
ZIP code 01702 is primarily assigned to Framingham, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01702 in?
ZIP code 01702 falls within Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Is ZIP code 01702 mostly rentals?
65% of occupied units in ZIP code 01702 are renter-occupied.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 01702?
Approximately 28% of households in ZIP code 01702 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01702?
The median home value in ZIP code 01702 is $515,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 01702?
ZIP code 01702 has an estimated population of 38,898 residents, with a density of 4,737 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 01702 in?
ZIP code 01702 observes the EST timezone.