City

Holden, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Worcester County  ·  Massachusetts

👥16,864Population
💰$147,582Median HH Income▲ 93% above avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$444,300Median Home Value▲ 59% above avg
🎓68.5%College Grads▲ 77% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.7%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 2.9%Asian: 2.4%Other: 4%Race
White83.7%
Hispanic6.2%
Black2.9%
Asian2.4%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads68.5% ▲ 77% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma185 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,615 (14.9%)
Some College662 (6.1%)
Associates947 (8.8%)
Bachelors1,250 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree6,158 (56.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 14.9%Some College: 6.1%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 56.9%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad14.9%
Some College6.1%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate56.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.3%Renter: 14.7%Tenure
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
40%

Financials

Median HH Income$147,582 ▲ 93% above avg
Median Home Value$444,300 ▲ 59% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,578/mo
Total Housing Units5,946

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Holden, MA

Holden is a city in Massachusetts, located in Worcester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,864 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Holden is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $147,582 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Holden is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $444,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,578 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Holden is highly educated. 68.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Holden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01520 16,864 $147,582 $444,300 $1,578 5.3% 68.5% 85.3%