City

Orange, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Massachusetts

👥7,668Population
💰$54,061Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$226,000Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓27.1%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊10.7%Unemployment▲ 119% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.7%Hispanic: 7%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.8%Race
White88.7%
Hispanic7.0%
Black0.5%
Asian0.7%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty21.1% ▲ 111% above avg
College Grads27.1% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment10.7% ▲ 119% above avg
No HS Diploma84 (1.6%)
HS Graduate2,102 (40.6%)
Some College845 (16.3%)
Associates742 (14.3%)
Bachelors532 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree872 (16.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 40.6%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad40.6%
Some College16.3%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.3%Renter: 32.7%Tenure
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,061 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$226,000 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$745/mo
Total Housing Units3,435
Vacant Units336

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
62%
About Orange, MA

Orange is a city in Massachusetts, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,668 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Orange is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,061 is below the national average. Approximately 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Orange is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $226,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $745 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Orange is moderately educated. 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.65%).

Orange, MA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Orange
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01364 7,668 $54,061 $226,000 $745 10.7% 27.1% 67.3%