| ZIP Code | 01520 |
|---|---|
| City | Holden |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 771 ft |
| Latitude | 42.334177 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.854277 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.80 |
| Below Poverty | 3.5% ▼ 65% below avg |
| College Grads | 68.5% ▲ 77% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 185 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,615 (14.9%) |
| Some College | 662 (6.1%) |
| Associates | 947 (8.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,250 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,158 (56.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $147,582 ▲ 93% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $444,300 ▲ 59% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,578/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,946 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,946 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 85.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
ZIP code 01520 is located in Holden, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 16,864, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.4 years. Economically, 01520 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $147,582 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01520 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $444,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,578 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 01520 is primarily White (83.70%). Residents are highly educated — 68.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.5%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01520 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 01520 in Holden, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,864 residents, a median household income of $147,582, and a median home value of $444,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.