01742 can be classified socioeconomically as Upper Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Massachusetts based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 01742 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 01742 is White. The current unemployment level in 01742 is 4.6%.
| Population | 18,311 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.11% |
| Population Density | 723 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,520 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 28.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $168,934 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $1,211,830 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 84.89% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 74.95% |
01742 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,323 | 84.89% |
| Black | 774 | 4.29% |
| Hispanic | 1,093 | 6.06% |
| Asian | 860 | 4.76% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
01742 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,486 | 80.09% |
| Black | 156 | 5.03% |
| Hispanic | 204 | 6.57% |
| Asian | 254 | 8.18% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
01742 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 218 | 1.76% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,107 | 33.23% |
| High School Diploma | 1,422 | 11.5% |
| No High School Diploma | 50 | 0.4% |
| GED or Alternate | 361 | 2.92% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,175 | 9.51% |
| Associates Degree | 526 | 4.26% |
| Masters Degree | 3,011 | 24.36% |
| Professional Degree | 702 | 5.68% |
| Doctorate Degree | 789 | 6.38% |
