| ZIP Code | 01430 |
|---|---|
| City | Ashburnham |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 351/978 |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft |
| Latitude | 42.673052 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.920335 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.0 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 57.5% ▲ 48% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 94 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 763 (18.2%) |
| Some College | 424 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 504 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 713 (17%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,701 (40.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $115,146 ▲ 51% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $369,700 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 2,892 |
| Vacant Units | 526 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,892 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 526 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
ZIP code 01430 is located in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 6,450, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41 years. Economically, 01430 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $115,146 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01430 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $369,700 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 95.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 01430 is primarily White (85.41%). Residents are well-educated — 57.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.3%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01430 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 01430 in Ashburnham, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,450 residents, a median household income of $115,146, and a median home value of $369,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.