| ZIP Code | 01550 |
|---|---|
| City | Southbridge |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 592 ft |
| Latitude | 42.059737 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.033908 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 16.0% ▲ 60% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.2% ▼ 22% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.5% ▲ 53% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 388 (3.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,656 (35.5%) |
| Some College | 1,322 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 1,824 (17.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,064 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,049 (19.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,397 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $267,000 ≈ Avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,157/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,644 |
| Vacant Units | 388 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,644 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 388 |
| Owner Occupied | 44.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 55.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 01550 is located in Southbridge, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 17,806, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.6 years. Economically, 01550 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,397 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01550 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $267,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,157 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (44.3%) and renters (55.7%). Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 01550 is majority White (53.93%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.0%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01550 stands at 7.5%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 01550 in Southbridge, MA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 17,806 residents, a median household income of $59,397, and a median home value of $267,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.