| ZIP Code | 01522 |
|---|---|
| City | Jefferson |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 773 ft |
| Latitude | 42.375634 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.867382 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 6.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| College Grads | 63.5% ▲ 64% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 31% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 14 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 310 (15%) |
| Some College | 135 (6.5%) |
| Associates | 295 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 197 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,113 (53.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $118,824 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $386,100 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,100/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,199 |
| Vacant Units | 21 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,199 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 21 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 01522 is located in Jefferson, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 3,021, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.6 years. Economically, 01522 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $118,824 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01522 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $386,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,100 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 01522 is primarily White (88.65%). Residents are highly educated — 63.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.0%. Household income has grown by 10% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01522 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 01522 in Jefferson, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,021 residents, a median household income of $118,824, and a median home value of $386,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.