| ZIP Code | 01534 |
|---|---|
| City | Northbridge |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 257 ft |
| Latitude | 42.138896 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.645003 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.3 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 3.8% ▼ 62% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.7% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.2% ▲ 46% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 47 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,056 (25.5%) |
| Some College | 210 (5.1%) |
| Associates | 603 (14.6%) |
| Bachelors | 451 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,769 (42.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $134,539 ▲ 76% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $451,800 ▲ 62% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,170/mo ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,515 |
| Vacant Units | 108 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,515 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 108 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 01534 is located in Northbridge, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 6,097, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.3 years. Economically, 01534 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $134,539 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01534 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $451,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,170 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 01534 is primarily White (86.42%). Residents are well-educated — 53.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.8%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01534 stands at 7.2%, which is above the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 01534 in Northbridge, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,097 residents, a median household income of $134,539, and a median home value of $451,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.