| ZIP Code | 01581 |
|---|---|
| City | Westborough |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 295 ft |
| Latitude | 42.268426 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.613309 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 5.0% ▼ 50% below avg |
| College Grads | 72.1% ▲ 86% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 116 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,965 (14.5%) |
| Some College | 641 (4.7%) |
| Associates | 1,052 (7.8%) |
| Bachelors | 916 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,850 (65.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $134,474 ▲ 76% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $637,900 ▲ 129% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,038/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,407 |
| Vacant Units | 342 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,407 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 342 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 01581 is located in Westborough, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 21,591, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39 years. Economically, 01581 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $134,474 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01581 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $637,900 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,038 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 60.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 01581 is majority White (59.11%). Residents are highly educated — 72.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.0%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01581 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 01581 in Westborough, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 21,591 residents, a median household income of $134,474, and a median home value of $637,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.