| ZIP Code | 01366 |
|---|---|
| City | Petersham |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 978 |
| Elevation | 681 ft |
| Latitude | 42.491583 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.180876 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.5 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 8.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.5% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 20% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 213 (24.1%) |
| Some College | 128 (14.5%) |
| Associates | 105 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 72 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 365 (41.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $107,656 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $375,000 ▲ 35% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,214/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 533 |
| Vacant Units | 70 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 533 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 70 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 01366 is located in Petersham, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 1,173, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.5 years. Economically, 01366 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $107,656 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01366 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $375,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,214 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 01366 is primarily White (88.24%). Residents are well-educated — 49.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.7%. Household income has grown by 51% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01366 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 01366 in Petersham, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,173 residents, a median household income of $107,656, and a median home value of $375,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.