Massachusetts · City Profile

Framingham, MA

ZIP codes
5
Population
71,871
Median income
$100,584
Median home value
$541,700

Framingham sits in Middlesex, Massachusetts, and is covered by 5 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 71,871 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Framingham has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $541,700 and median asking rent runs around $1,745 per month. Median household income hovers around $100,584. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Framingham

ZIPCountyPopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
01701 Middlesex 32,973 $124,532 $568,100
01702 Middlesex 38,898 $76,636 $515,300
01703 Middlesex 0
01704 Middlesex 0
01705 Middlesex 0

Thinking about relocating to Framingham?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

  • Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
  • Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $541,700, and median rent is $1,745. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
  • Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
  • Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.