| ZIP Code | 01462 |
|---|---|
| City | Lunenburg |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 351/508/978 |
| Elevation | 450 ft |
| Latitude | 42.582607 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.720464 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 5.2% ▼ 48% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.2% ▲ 40% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.6% ▲ 34% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 38 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,102 (26.3%) |
| Some College | 928 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 593 (7.4%) |
| Bachelors | 722 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,601 (45.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $109,884 ▲ 44% above avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $442,900 ▲ 59% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,784/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,711 |
| Vacant Units | 173 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,711 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 173 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 01462 is located in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 11,822, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.4 years. Economically, 01462 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $109,884 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01462 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $442,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,784 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 01462 is primarily White (84.28%). Residents are well-educated — 54.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.2%. Household income has grown by 6% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01462 stands at 6.6%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 01462 in Lunenburg, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,822 residents, a median household income of $109,884, and a median home value of $442,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.