New Salem, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01355
Franklin County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 878
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $82,713
- Median income Near-median income area
- $375,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Salem pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01355 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 01355 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Salem, Franklin County, Massachusetts, home to just 878 residents across 121.9 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01355 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,713 (28% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,088. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $375,000 (37% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,202; owner occupancy is 88.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 01355 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 01355
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Salem, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01355.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 01355, New Salem, 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
878
Population
121.9
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01355?
55.1
Median Age
55.1%
Male
44.9%
Female
2.1%
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?
$82,713
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$41,088
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01355 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
New Salem, 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)
$82,713 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
442housing units
442
Total Housing Units
383
Occupied Units
59
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$375,000
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$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 01355 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01002
Amherst (01002)
29,049 residents
- 01331
Athol (01331)
13,263 residents
- 01072 1,478
Shutesbury (01072)
1,478 residents
- 01031 1,308
Gilbertville (01031)
1,308 residents
- 01366 1,277
Petersham (01366)
1,277 residents
- 01355 878
New Salem (01355)
878 residents
- 01037 838
Hardwick (01037)
838 residents
- 01379 813
Wendell (01379)
813 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01355 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01355 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01072
Shutesbury (01072)
$111,667 median income
- 01366
Petersham (01366)
$110,750 median income
- 01355
New Salem (01355)
$82,713 median income
- 01037
Hardwick (01037)
$74,722 median income
- 01331
Athol (01331)
$72,181 median income
- 01002
Amherst (01002)
$70,818 median income
- 01031
Gilbertville (01031)
$60,517 median income
- 01379
Wendell (01379)
$59,583 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01355 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01355, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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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