| ZIP Code | 01612 |
|---|---|
| City | Paxton |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 1,118 ft |
| Latitude | 42.296798 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.928991 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 1.4% ▼ 86% below avg |
| College Grads | 66.7% ▲ 72% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 32% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 36 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 522 (16.4%) |
| Some College | 337 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 167 (5.2%) |
| Bachelors | 423 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,701 (53.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $133,750 ▲ 75% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $464,700 ▲ 67% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,364/mo ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,727 |
| Vacant Units | 94 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,727 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 94 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 01612 is located in Paxton, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 4,996, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.8 years. Economically, 01612 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $133,750 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01612 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $464,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,364 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 01612 is primarily White (88.71%). Residents are highly educated — 66.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.4%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01612 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 01612 in Paxton, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,996 residents, a median household income of $133,750, and a median home value of $464,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.