| ZIP Code | 01527 |
|---|---|
| City | Millbury |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 593 ft |
| Latitude | 42.192246 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.777649 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 3.8% ▼ 62% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.4% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 108 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,889 (29.4%) |
| Some College | 1,203 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 1,254 (12.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,050 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,309 (33.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $116,000 ▲ 52% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $415,600 ▲ 49% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,507/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,603 |
| Vacant Units | 311 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,603 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 311 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
ZIP code 01527 is located in Millbury, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 13,899, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.3 years. Economically, 01527 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $116,000 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01527 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $415,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,507 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 01527 is primarily White (82.53%). Residents are well-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.8%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01527 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 01527 in Millbury, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,899 residents, a median household income of $116,000, and a median home value of $415,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.