| ZIP Code | 01516 |
|---|---|
| City | Douglas |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 685 ft |
| Latitude | 42.053072 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.752241 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.79 |
| Below Poverty | 5.0% ▼ 51% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.0% ▲ 37% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 44 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,573 (24.4%) |
| Some College | 762 (11.8%) |
| Associates | 654 (10.1%) |
| Bachelors | 601 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,820 (43.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $147,859 ▲ 94% above avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $436,700 ▲ 57% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,537/mo ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,558 |
| Vacant Units | 235 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,558 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 235 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
ZIP code 01516 is located in Douglas, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 9,287, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.4 years. Economically, 01516 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $147,859 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01516 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $436,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,537 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 01516 is primarily White (91.48%). Residents are well-educated — 53.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.0%. Household income has grown by 48% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01516 stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 01516 in Douglas, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,287 residents, a median household income of $147,859, and a median home value of $436,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.