| ZIP Code | 01524 |
|---|---|
| City | Leicester |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 857 ft |
| Latitude | 42.246029 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.917566 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 4.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.2% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 104 (2.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,038 (25.9%) |
| Some College | 385 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 749 (18.7%) |
| Bachelors | 481 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,250 (31.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $93,191 ▲ 22% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $390,800 ▲ 40% above avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,055/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,448 |
| Vacant Units | 219 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,448 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 219 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
ZIP code 01524 is located in Leicester, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 6,110, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42 years. Economically, 01524 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $93,191 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01524 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $390,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,055 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 01524 is primarily White (86.02%). Residents are well-educated — 43.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.0%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01524 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 01524 in Leicester, MA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,110 residents, a median household income of $93,191, and a median home value of $390,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.