| ZIP Code | 01507 |
|---|---|
| City | Charlton |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 812 ft |
| Latitude | 42.133935 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.968025 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.66 |
| Below Poverty | 3.3% ▼ 67% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.6% ▲ 25% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 39% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 26 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,752 (30.7%) |
| Some College | 821 (9.2%) |
| Associates | 1,009 (11.3%) |
| Bachelors | 893 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,464 (38.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $119,809 ▲ 57% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $405,200 ▲ 45% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,215/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,240 |
| Vacant Units | 263 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,240 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 263 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
ZIP code 01507 is located in Charlton, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 13,359, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.5 years. Economically, 01507 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $119,809 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01507 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $405,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,215 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 01507 is primarily White (91.96%). Residents are well-educated — 48.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.3%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01507 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 01507 in Charlton, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,359 residents, a median household income of $119,809, and a median home value of $405,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.