01474 ZIP Code — West Townsend, MA
Middlesex County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01474 is located in West Townsend, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 11.09 square miles and serves a population of 1,902 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 978.
About ZIP code 01474
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $385,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $117,109.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,902
population
11.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01474 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01474
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01474. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| West Townsend | Acceptable |
| West Townsend | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
01469 Townsend (2.2 mi)
01431 Ashby (4.6 mi)
03048 Greenville (5.7 mi)
01462 Lunenburg (5.8 mi)
03033 Brookline (6.5 mi)
01420 Fitchburg (6.8 mi)
01463 Pepperell (7.3 mi)
01464 Shirley (8 mi)
03071 New Ipswich (8.6 mi)
01430 Ashburnham (9.1 mi)
01450 Groton (9.2 mi)
01470 Groton (9.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,902 |
| Population density | 172 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 017 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.09 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.6697 |
| Longitude | -71.7434 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 978 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.9% | 23.8% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.1% | 23.1% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.3% | 32.1% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 20.9% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
1,902
Population
172
People per sq mi
51.8
Median age
$117,109
Median household income
$45,573
Per capita income
$385,100
Median home value
$2,589
Median monthly rent
89.1%
Home ownership
9.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
Unemployment
630
Housing units
31.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
30
Under 5
28
11
5–9
10
35
10–14
32
58
15–19
52
133
20–24
122
83
25–34
76
75
35–44
69
117
45–54
106
203
55–59
185
103
60–64
94
102
65–74
93
32
75–84
30
12
85+
11
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 228 | 12.0% |
| 18 and over | 1,674 | 88.0% |
| 65 and over | 280 | 14.7% |
| Median age | 51.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.8%
Two or more races
6.3%
Hispanic or Latino
5.1%
Other race
2.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,721 | 85.8% |
| Two or more races | 126 | 6.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 103 | 5.1% |
| Other race | 55 | 2.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.9% | 23.8% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.1% | 23.1% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.3% | 32.1% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 20.9% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
1.6%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
4.8%
$50k–$75k
14.7%
$75k–$100k
7.6%
$100k–$150k
25.0%
$150k–$200k
30.3%
$200k+
4.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 30.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.8% |
| Median income | $117,109 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$150k–$200k
1.7%
$200k–$300k
25.2%
$300k–$500k
55.2%
$500k–$1M
16.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $385,100 |
| Median rent / month | $2,589 |
| Owner occupied | 89.1% |
| Renter occupied | 10.9% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 87.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% |
| 3 or more | 46.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.3% |
| Electricity | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 58.4% |
| Wood | 9.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 398 | 56.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 90 | 12.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 154 | 21.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 65 | 9.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 133 | 18.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 234 | 33.1% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.7% | 29.8% |
| Married | 43.3% | 47.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.0% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 8.0% | 15.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
31.2%
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
11.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 33 | 9.2% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 77 | 21.4% |
| High school | 103 | 28.6% |
| College / grad school | 147 | 40.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Retail trade
15.5%
Professional & management
14.3%
Manufacturing
10.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.3%
Construction
9.4%
Other services
6.6%
Public administration
3.8%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Information
1.6%
Transportation & utilities
0.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.7% |
| Service | 13.3% |
| Sales & office | 28.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.8% |
| Production & transportation | 9.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.1% |
| Government | 9.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.0% |
| Carpool | 4.8% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 4.1% |
| Other means | 3.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.9%
Under 18 years
33.3%
18 and over
6.7%
Married-couple families
6.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.0% |
| Retirement income | 15.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.3% |
| High blood pressure | 26.7% |
| High cholesterol | 30.1% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 21.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.2% |
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 16.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.2% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 7.9% |
| No health insurance | 5.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.8% |
| Visited dentist | 75.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.0% |
| Teeth loss | 9.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 53 | 3.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 43.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.9% |
| Public insurance | 26.6% |
| No insurance | 2.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,844 | 97.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,876 | 98.6% |
| Born in same state | 1,864 | 98.0% |
| Born in different state | 1,346 | 70.8% |
| Foreign born | 12 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 26 | 1.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 26 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 345 | 18.1% |
| Italian | 340 | 17.9% |
| German | 178 | 9.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 176 | 9.3% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 1.3% |
| English | 7 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.2% |
| Internet access | 95.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01474
What city is ZIP code 01474 in?
ZIP code 01474 is primarily assigned to West Townsend, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01474 in?
ZIP code 01474 falls within Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Is ZIP code 01474 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 01474 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01474?
The median home value in ZIP code 01474 is $385,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 01474?
The median household income in ZIP code 01474 is $117,109, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 01474?
ZIP code 01474 has an estimated population of 1,902 residents, with a density of 172 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 01474 in?
ZIP code 01474 observes the EST timezone.