ZIP Code 01355

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New Salem · Franklin County · Massachusetts

Population
878

7/sq mi

Median income
$82,713

▲ 8% vs US

higher than 65% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$375,000

▲ 35% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
36.8%

Median age 55.1

Land area
121.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 01355 in New Salem, Massachusetts has a population of 878. The median household income is $82,713, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $375,000, 35% above the US average. 36.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01355 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 121.9 square miles in New Salem, Franklin County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 878 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 01355 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01355 sits at $82,713 (28% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $41,088. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $375,000 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $1,202 per month, and 88.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01355 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 01355 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 01355

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01355.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01355, New Salem, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

878

Population

121.9

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01355?

55.1

Median Age

55.1%

Male

44.9%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 78.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$82,713

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$41,088

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.8%

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

What does housing look like?

442

Total Housing Units

383

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.8%
Renter 11.2%

$375,000

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$1,202

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 01355, employing approximately 89 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,270,000.

18

Businesses

89

Employees

$3.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 16.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 16.7%

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 01355 vs 01072 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
01072 Shutesbury, MA 1,478 4.5 mi
01366 Petersham, MA 1,277 7.5 mi
01379 Wendell, MA 813 7.8 mi
01002 Amherst, MA 29,049 8.6 mi
01037 Hardwick, MA 838 8.9 mi
01031 Gilbertville, MA 1,308 10.9 mi
01331 Athol, MA 13,263 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01355 in?
ZIP code 01355 (New Salem) is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01355?
ZIP code 01355 in New Salem, MA has a population of 878 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01355?
The median household income in ZIP 01355 is $82,713, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01355?
The median home value in ZIP 01355 is $375,000, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01355?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01355 is White at 78.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01355?
ZIP code 01355 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 89 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01355?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01355 are: Retail trade (3), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01355?
In ZIP code 01355, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.8% 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 01355?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01355 is 23.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01355?
In ZIP code 01355, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01355?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01355 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for New Salem, MA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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