City

North Brookfield, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Worcester County  ·  Massachusetts

👥4,739Population
💰$81,010Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$316,500Median Home Value▲ 14% above avg
🎓35.7%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.1%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic0.9%
Black1.0%
Asian0.1%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads35.7% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,327 (39.5%)
Some College453 (13.5%)
Associates362 (10.8%)
Bachelors283 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree918 (27.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 27.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad39.5%
Some College13.5%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate27.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,010 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$316,500 ▲ 14% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$973/mo
Total Housing Units2,163
Vacant Units266

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
43%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
64%
About North Brookfield, MA

North Brookfield is a city in Massachusetts, located in Worcester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,739 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, North Brookfield is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,010 is near the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in North Brookfield is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $316,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $973 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of North Brookfield is moderately educated. 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in North Brookfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01535 4,739 $81,010 $316,500 $973 4.1% 35.7% 71.4%