| ZIP Code | 01540 |
|---|---|
| City | Oxford |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 574 ft |
| Latitude | 42.113727 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.86085 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.77 |
| Below Poverty | 4.3% ▼ 57% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 14% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,817 (35.6%) |
| Some College | 791 (10%) |
| Associates | 1,183 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 947 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,171 (27.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $118,389 ▲ 55% above avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $346,000 ▲ 24% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,135/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,337 |
| Vacant Units | 192 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,337 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 192 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
ZIP code 01540 is located in Oxford, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 11,521, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.1 years. Economically, 01540 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $118,389 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01540 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $346,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,135 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 01540 is primarily White (89.91%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.3%. Household income has grown by 53% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01540 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 01540 in Oxford, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,521 residents, a median household income of $118,389, and a median home value of $346,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.