| ZIP Code | 01037 |
|---|---|
| City | Hardwick |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 413 |
| Elevation | 1,019 ft |
| Latitude | 42.376036 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.197364 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 63.9 yrs ↑ 98% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.85 |
| Below Poverty | 4.3% ▼ 57% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.3% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 128 (33.6%) |
| Some College | 30 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 58 (15.2%) |
| Bachelors | 32 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 133 (34.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,022 ▲ 10% above avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $408,600 ▲ 47% above avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 272 |
| Vacant Units | 26 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.85 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 272 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 26 |
| Owner Occupied | 94.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 5.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.85 |
ZIP code 01037 is located in Hardwick, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 486, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 63.9 years. Economically, 01037 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $84,022 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01037 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $408,600 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 94.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 01037 is primarily White (94.65%). Residents are well-educated — 43.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.3%. Household income has grown by 4% since 2019.
About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 01037 in Hardwick, MA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 486 residents, a median household income of $84,022, and a median home value of $408,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.