City

Charlton, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Worcester County  ·  Massachusetts

👥13,359Population
💰$119,809Median HH Income▲ 57% above avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$405,200Median Home Value▲ 45% above avg
🎓48.6%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.9%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic4.2%
Black0.4%
Asian0.5%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads48.6% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,752 (30.7%)
Some College821 (9.2%)
Associates1,009 (11.3%)
Bachelors893 (10%)
Graduate Degree3,464 (38.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 38.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College9.2%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate38.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
57%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$119,809 ▲ 57% above avg
Median Home Value$405,200 ▲ 45% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,215/mo
Total Housing Units5,240
Vacant Units263

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Charlton, MA

Charlton is a city in Massachusetts, located in Worcester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,359 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Charlton is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $119,809 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Charlton is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $405,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,215 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Charlton is well-educated. 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Charlton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01507 13,359 $119,809 $405,200 $1,215 3.0% 48.6% 83.1%