PlainZIP

Athol, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01331

Worcester County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

13,263
96/sq mi
$72,181
Median income
$281,400
Median home value
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Athol pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
96
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01331 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01331 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, home to 13,263 residents across 137.9 square miles, a density of 96 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01331 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,181 (38% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $34,573. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.4%. The typical home here is valued at $281,400 (53% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,160 monthly, and 74.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 01331 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Worcester County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 01331

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Athol, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01331.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 01331, Athol, 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

13,263

Population

137.9

Area (sq mi)

96

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01331?

42.0

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$72,181

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$34,573

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01331 ranks nationally

Athol, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$72,181 Top 50% higher than 50% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,000

Total Housing Units

5,396

Occupied Units

604

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$281,400

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$1,160

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.7%

YoY Change (2024)

285

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+185%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01331 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 175
2021 +19.2% 208
2022 +17.9% 246
2023 +3.8% 255
2024 +11.7% 285

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 232 business establishments in ZIP 01331, employing approximately 3,428 people with a combined annual payroll of $141,660,000.

232

Businesses

3,428

Employees

$141.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 40 17.2%
Health care and social assistance 35 15.1%
Construction 27 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 27 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 21 9.1%
Transportation and warehousing 12 5.2%
Finance and insurance 12 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 5.2%
Manufacturing 11 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.5%
Wholesale trade 6 2.6%
Educational services 4 1.7%
Information 3 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 01331 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01331 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 01331 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 01331 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
01366 Petersham, MA 1,277 6.0 mi
01368 Royalston, MA 1,261 7.8 mi
01468 Templeton, MA 4,021 5.9 mi
01436 Baldwinville, MA 3,336 5.5 mi
01364 Orange, MA 7,969 6.4 mi
01005 Barre, MA 5,079 10.9 mi
01475 Winchendon, MA 10,270 9.7 mi
01355 New Salem, MA 878 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Worcester County

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Leominster, MA
Pop: 40,883
01420 standard
Fitchburg, MA
Pop: 40,337
01545 standard
Shrewsbury, MA
Pop: 35,299
01604 standard
Worcester, MA
Pop: 34,677
01757 standard
Milford, MA
Pop: 28,061
01605 standard
Worcester, MA
Pop: 26,221

Related Areas

Worcester County Athol, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01331 in? ▼
ZIP code 01331 (Athol) 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 01331? ▼
ZIP code 01331 in Athol, MA has a population of 13,263 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01331? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01331 is $72,181, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01331? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01331 is $281,400, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01331? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01331 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01331? ▼
ZIP code 01331 has 232 business establishments employing approximately 3,428 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01331? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01331 are: Retail trade (40), Health care and social assistance (35), Construction (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01331? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01331 increased by 11.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01331? ▼
In ZIP code 01331, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% 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 01331? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01331 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 01331? ▼
In ZIP code 01331, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01331? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01331 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.