City

Barre, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Worcester County  ·  Massachusetts

👥4,786Population
💰$97,390Median HH Income▲ 28% above avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$328,500Median Home Value▲ 18% above avg
🎓41.8%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.3%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 1.6%Other: 0.9%Race
White91.3%
Hispanic6.3%
Black1.6%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
13%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma33 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,194 (38.1%)
Some College242 (7.7%)
Associates353 (11.3%)
Bachelors199 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree1,112 (35.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 35.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College7.7%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate35.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,390 ▲ 28% above avg
Median Home Value$328,500 ▲ 18% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,603/mo
Total Housing Units1,876
Vacant Units188

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
62%
About Barre, MA

Barre is a city in Massachusetts, located in Worcester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,786 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Barre is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,390 is above the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Barre is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $328,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,603 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Barre is well-educated. 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.33%).

Barre, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Barre
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01005 4,786 $97,390 $328,500 $1,603 2.3% 41.8% 81.0%