City

Berlin, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Worcester County  ·  Massachusetts

👥3,311Population
💰$122,411Median HH Income▲ 60% above avg
🎂50.4Median Age
🏠$566,800Median Home Value▲ 103% above avg
🎓59.6%College Grads▲ 54% above avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 1.5%Asian: 2.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White90.0%
Hispanic2.9%
Black1.5%
Asian2.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads59.6% ▲ 54% above avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.4%)
HS Graduate675 (25.5%)
Some College239 (9%)
Associates146 (5.5%)
Bachelors154 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree1,423 (53.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 25.5%Some College: 9%Associates: 5.5%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 53.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad25.5%
Some College9.0%
Associates5.5%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate53.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
3%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
59%

Financials

Median HH Income$122,411 ▲ 60% above avg
Median Home Value$566,800 ▲ 103% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,432/mo
Total Housing Units1,502
Vacant Units55

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
65%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
63%
About Berlin, MA

Berlin is a city in Massachusetts, located in Worcester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,311 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.4 years.

Economically, Berlin is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $122,411 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Berlin is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $566,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,432 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Berlin is well-educated. 59.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Berlin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01503 3,311 $122,411 $566,800 $1,432 6.0% 59.6% 79.8%