Gilbertville, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01031
Worcester County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,308
- 62/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,517
- Median income Below-median income area
- $245,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gilbertville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 62
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01031 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 01031 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gilbertville, Worcester County, Massachusetts, home to just 1,308 residents across 21.0 square miles, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01031 reports a modest median household income of $60,517 (48% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,103. The poverty rate is 14.7%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $245,600 (59% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,175; owner occupancy is 53.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Worcester County, so 01031 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 01031
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gilbertville, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01031.
- Educational services
Educational services
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01031, Gilbertville, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,308
Population
21.0
Area (sq mi)
62
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01031?
35.8
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
3.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$60,517
Median Household Income
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$34,103
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01031 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Gilbertville, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,517 7th percentile higher than 7% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Massachusetts ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
719housing units
719
Total Housing Units
664
Occupied Units
55
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$245,600
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$1,175
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 01031, employing approximately 156 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,827,000.
19
Businesses
156
Employees
$6.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Educational services | 4 | 21.1% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 15.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 15.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01031 vs 01037 →
ZIP 01031 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01082
Ware (01082)
10,322 residents
- 01005
Barre (01005)
5,079 residents
- 01535
North Brookfield (01535)
4,680 residents
- 01585
West Brookfield (01585)
4,554 residents
- 01083 2,888
Warren (01083)
2,888 residents
- 01092 1,394
West Warren (01092)
1,394 residents
- 01031 1,308
Gilbertville (01031)
1,308 residents
- 01531 999
New Braintree (01531)
999 residents
- 01037 838
Hardwick (01037)
838 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01031 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01031 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01005
Barre (01005)
$111,148 median income
- 01531
New Braintree (01531)
$99,500 median income
- 01585
West Brookfield (01585)
$87,857 median income
- 01074
South Barre (01074)
$79,583 median income
- 01535
North Brookfield (01535)
$79,285 median income
- 01037
Hardwick (01037)
$74,722 median income
- 01082
Ware (01082)
$69,018 median income
- 01092
West Warren (01092)
$68,614 median income
- 01083
Warren (01083)
$64,032 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01031 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01037 | Hardwick, MA | 838 | 2.8 mi |
| 01531 | New Braintree, MA | 999 | 3.7 mi |
| 01094 | Wheelwright, MA | 351 | 3.7 mi |
| 01082 | Ware, MA | 10,322 | 4.7 mi |
| 01585 | West Brookfield, MA | 4,554 | 6.3 mi |
| 01083 | Warren, MA | 2,888 | 8.7 mi |
| 01074 | South Barre, MA | 319 | 6.6 mi |
| 01092 | West Warren, MA | 1,394 | 9.2 mi |
| 01535 | North Brookfield, MA | 4,680 | 7.4 mi |
| 01005 | Barre, MA | 5,079 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01031, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,308 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 01031 in?
ZIP code 01031 (Gilbertville) is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Worcester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/worcester-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01031?
ZIP code 01031 in Gilbertville, MA has a population of 1,308 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01031?
The median household income in ZIP 01031 is $60,517, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01031?
The median home value in ZIP 01031 is $245,600, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01031?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01031 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01031?
ZIP code 01031 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 156 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01031?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01031 are: Educational services (4), Retail trade (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01031?
In ZIP code 01031, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 01031?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01031 is 27.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01031?
In ZIP code 01031, approximately 53.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01031?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01031 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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