City

Southbridge, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Worcester County  ·  Massachusetts

👥17,806Population
💰$59,397Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$267,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 53% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.9%Hispanic: 40.2%Black: 2.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.2%Race
White53.9%
Hispanic40.2%
Black2.6%
Asian0.7%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
12%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 53% above avg
No HS Diploma388 (3.8%)
HS Graduate3,656 (35.5%)
Some College1,322 (12.8%)
Associates1,824 (17.7%)
Bachelors1,064 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree2,049 (19.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 19.9%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad35.5%
Some College12.8%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate19.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 44.3%Renter: 55.7%Tenure
Owner44.3%
Renter55.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
47%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,397 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$267,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,157/mo
Total Housing Units7,644
Vacant Units388

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
60%
About Southbridge, MA

Southbridge is a city in Massachusetts, located in Worcester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,806 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Southbridge is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,397 is below the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Southbridge is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $267,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,157 per month.

The population of Southbridge is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (53.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Southbridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01550 17,806 $59,397 $267,000 $1,157 7.5% 30.2% 44.3%