City

Athol, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Worcester County  ·  Massachusetts

👥13,865Population
💰$68,345Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$257,300Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 58% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.2%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic5.2%
Black2.0%
Asian0.4%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 58% above avg
No HS Diploma152 (1.7%)
HS Graduate3,245 (35.4%)
Some College1,679 (18.3%)
Associates1,085 (11.8%)
Bachelors1,069 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree1,948 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 18.3%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College18.3%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.3%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,345 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$257,300 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,041/mo
Total Housing Units6,050
Vacant Units625

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Athol, MA

Athol is a city in Massachusetts, located in Worcester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,865 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Athol is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,345 is near the national average. Approximately 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Athol is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $257,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,041 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Athol is moderately educated. 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.93%).

Athol, MA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Athol
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01331 13,865 $68,345 $257,300 $1,041 7.7% 32.9% 74.8%