Housing Insights for ZIP Code 01824 (Chelmsford, MA)

Housing Summary for ZIP Code 01824

Homeowners

The median home value in ZIP Code 01824 (Chelmsford, MA) is $427,200. Approximately 84.5% of homes in this region are owner-occupied units, and the estimated homeowner vacancy rate is currently 1.0%.

The average occupancy of owner-occupied units in ZIP Code 01824 is 2.82 occupants, while owner-occupied units have an aggregate average size of 3.05 bedrooms per housing unit.

Renters

In the 01824 ZIP Code, an estimated 15.5% of all housing units are occupied by renters. This ZIP-defined region has is an estimated rental vacany rate of 4.8%.

Among renter-occupied units in this ZIP, the average occupancy is 1.64 occupants, while renters in this Middlesex County region spend an average of 0% of their income on housing rental costs.

Housing Stats for ZIP Code 01824

See the table below for a regional snapshot of data related to both owner-occupied housing and rentals in ZIP Code 01824.

ZIP 01824 Massachusetts U.S.
Median Home Value $427,200 $656,427 $364,385
Owner-Occupied Housing Units 84.5% 62.4% 64.0%
Homeowner Vacancy Rate 1.0% 1.0% 1.6%
Average Size of Owner-Occupied Unit 2.82 2.69 2.70
Average # of Bedrooms Per Unit 3.05 2.66 2.75
Median Housing Rent $0 $1,282 $1,062
Renter-Occupied Housing Units 15.5% 37.6% 36.0%
Rental Vacancy Rate 4.8% 3.6% 6.0%
Average Size of Renter-Occupied Unit 1.64 2.25 2.49
Percent of Income Spent on Rent 0% 29.76% 29.83%

Home Values in ZIP Code 01824 (Chelmsford, MA)

The median home value in ZIP Code 01824 is $427,200. That median value is about 12% higher than the median home value of $381,600 in Massachusetts overall, and is 96% higher than the $217,500 the median home value in the entire U.S. In ZIP Code 01824, approximately 57.0% of homes are valued $300,000 to $499,999. That is 59% higher than in Massachusetts, in which 35.9% of homes are valued at $300,000 to $499,999, and is about 195% higher than in the U.S. overall (19.3% of homes valued at $300,000 to $499,999). The home value range that the smallest portion of ZIP Code 01824 homes fall into is $50,000 to $99,999 (0.4% of homes).

Home Values in ZIP Code 01824

This chart visualizes the breakdown of home values in ZIP Code 01824, Massachusetts, and also in the U.S. overall.

A bar chart visualizing the breakdown of home values in ZIP Code 01824 vs. home values in both the state of Massachusetts and in the U.S. overall.

Home Values in ZIP Code 01824

See the table below for a regional comparison of home values in ZIP Code 01824.

Home Value ZIP 01824 Massachusetts U.S.
Less than $50,000 1.3% 1.5% 6.9%
$50,000 to $99,999 0.4% 1.4% 12.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 0.8% 3.4% 13.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.3% 7.2% 14.0%
$200,000 to $299,999 8.0% 19.5% 19.6%
$300,000 to $499,999 57.0% 35.9% 19.3%
$500,000 to $999,999 28.5% 25.4% 11.4%
$1,000,000 or more 0.8% 5.8% 3.4%

Home Ages in ZIP Code 01824 (Chelmsford, MA)

Approximately 30.6% of homes in this Chelmsford, MA region were built in 1960 to 1969. This amount of homes built in 1960 to 1969 in ZIP Code 01824 is about 200% higher than percentage of homes built in this time period in Massachusetts overall (10.2% of homes), and is 189% higher the percentage (10.6% of homes) in the U.S. as a whole. Additionally, an esimated 13.7% of local homes were built in 1970 to 1979. On the other end of the scale, just 0.3% of homes in this Middlesex County ZIP Code were built in 2010 to 2013 in ZIP Code 01824. In comparison, 1.7% of homes in Massachusetts overall were built in 2010 to 2013, while 2.7% of all U.S. homes were built in this time period.

Home Ages in ZIP Code 01824

A detailed regional comparison of home ages in ZIP Code 01824.

Year Built ZIP 01824 Massachusetts U.S.
2014 or later 0.6% 1.6% 2.5%
2010 to 2013 0.3% 1.7% 2.7%
2000 to 2009 5.0% 7.1% 14.0%
1990 to 1999 9.4% 7.7% 13.9%
1980 to 1989 12.6% 10.8% 13.4%
1970 to 1979 13.7% 11.6% 15.2%
1960 to 1969 30.6% 10.2% 10.6%
1950 to 1959 12.8% 11.3% 10.3%
1940 to 1949 2.6% 5.5% 4.9%
1939 or earlier 12.5% 32.5% 12.6%

Age of Homes in ZIP Code 01824

See the chart below for details on the age of homes in ZIP Code 01824, Massachusetts, and also in the U.S. overall. Data here refers to years that homes were built.

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Housing FAQs for ZIP Code 01824

Frequently asked questions about housing in this Chelmsford, MA ZIP Code. Answers to questions about both owner-occupied housing and rental housing in 01824.

1

What is the average home value ZIP Code 01824?

The median home value in ZIP Code 01824 (Chelmsford, MA) is $427,200.
2

Are homes expensive in ZIP Code 01824?

The median home value in 01824 ($427,200) is an estimated 12% higher than the aggregate median value of $381,600 in Massachusetts, and is 96% higher than the $217,500 the median home value in the U.S. overall.
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What are owner-occupied vacancy rates like in ZIP Code 01824?

The vacacy rate for owner-occupied housing in ZIP Code 01824 is 1.0%. This rate is 0% lower than the overall Massachusetts owner-occupied vacancy rate of 1.0%. Additionally, the 01824 vacancy rate is 38% lower than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 1.6%.
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Does ZIP Code 01824 have older homes or newer construction?

In ZIP Code 01824, about 30.6% of homes were built in 1960 to 1969. That time range includes the most home construction. Also, 13.7% of homes in the region were built in 1970 to 1979. In contrast, 0.3% of homes in 01824 were built in 2010 to 2013.
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What is the housing breakdown in ZIP Code 01824? Are there more rentals or owner-occupied units?

There is more owner-occupied housing in 01824 than renter-occupied housing. Owner-occupied units make up 84.5% of housing, compared to 15.5% for renter-occupied units.
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Are rental vacancy rates high in ZIP Code 01824?

The vacacy rate for rental units in ZIP Code 01824 is 4.8%. This rate is 33% higher than the overall Massachusetts vacancy rate of 3.6%. Additionally, the 01824 vacancy rate is 20% lower than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 6.0%.