City

Oakham, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Worcester County  ·  Massachusetts

👥1,623Population
💰$96,207Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$379,600Median Home Value▲ 36% above avg
🎓50.6%College Grads▲ 30% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 2%Other: 5.3%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic1.2%
Black2.0%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
34%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads50.6% ▲ 30% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.3%)
HS Graduate301 (26.1%)
Some College122 (10.6%)
Associates143 (12.4%)
Bachelors132 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree451 (39.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 26.1%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 39.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad26.1%
Some College10.6%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate39.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.5%Renter: 10.5%Tenure
Owner89.5%
Renter10.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
60%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,207 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$379,600 ▲ 36% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,208/mo
Total Housing Units697
Vacant Units57

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Oakham, MA

Oakham is a city in Massachusetts, located in Worcester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,623 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Oakham is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,207 is above the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Oakham is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $379,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,208 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oakham is well-educated. 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oakham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01068 1,623 $96,207 $379,600 $1,208 3.1% 50.6% 89.5%