| ZIP Code | 01542 |
|---|---|
| City | Rochdale |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 725 ft |
| Latitude | 42.204251 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.908907 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.8 yrs ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 1.8% ▼ 82% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.7% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 18 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 579 (30.1%) |
| Some College | 199 (10.3%) |
| Associates | 289 (15%) |
| Bachelors | 279 (14.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 562 (29.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $107,674 ▲ 41% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $380,300 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,571/mo ↑ 60% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,052 |
| Vacant Units | 6 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,052 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 6 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 01542 is located in Rochdale, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 2,572, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.8 years. Economically, 01542 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $107,674 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01542 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $380,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,571 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 01542 is primarily White (85.11%). Residents are well-educated — 43.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.8%.
About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 01542 in Rochdale, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,572 residents, a median household income of $107,674, and a median home value of $380,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.