City

South Barre, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Worcester County  ·  Massachusetts

👥749Population
💰$76,859Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.5Median Age
🎓19.4%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊18.5%Unemployment▲ 278% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.4% Female 56.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
9%
18–24
16%
25–44
35%
45–64
20%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.24
Below Poverty41.7% ▲ 317% above avg
College Grads19.4% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment18.5% ▲ 278% above avg
HS Graduate275 (67.4%)
Associates54 (13.2%)
Bachelors61 (15%)
Graduate Degree18 (4.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 67.4%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 4.4%Edu
HS Grad67.4%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate4.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 18.2%Renter: 81.8%Tenure
Owner18.2%
Renter81.8%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
43%
$300k–$500k
57%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,859 ≈ Avg
Median Rent$1,032/mo
Total Housing Units281
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

$75k–$100k
61%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

30–45 min
55%
Over 45 min
45%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1980s–1990s
36%
2000+
64%
About South Barre, MA

South Barre is a city in Massachusetts, located in Worcester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 749 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.5 years.

Economically, South Barre is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,859 is near the national average. Approximately 41.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.5%, more than double the national average.

The population of South Barre is less-educated. 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Barre
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01074 749 $76,859 $1,032 18.5% 19.4% 18.2%