City

Douglas, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Worcester County  ·  Massachusetts

👥9,287Population
💰$147,859Median HH Income▲ 94% above avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$436,700Median Home Value▲ 57% above avg
🎓53.0%College Grads▲ 37% above avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 0.5%Asian: 1.1%Other: 1%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic5.5%
Black0.5%
Asian1.1%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
35%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads53.0% ▲ 37% above avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma44 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,573 (24.4%)
Some College762 (11.8%)
Associates654 (10.1%)
Bachelors601 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree2,820 (43.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 24.4%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 43.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad24.4%
Some College11.8%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate43.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
53%
Over $500k
33%

Financials

Median HH Income$147,859 ▲ 94% above avg
Median Home Value$436,700 ▲ 57% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,537/mo
Total Housing Units3,558
Vacant Units235

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
31%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
59%
About Douglas, MA

Douglas is a city in Massachusetts, located in Worcester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,287 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Douglas is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $147,859 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Douglas is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $436,700, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,537 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Douglas is well-educated. 53.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Douglas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01516 9,287 $147,859 $436,700 $1,537 5.1% 53.0% 83.6%