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Orange, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01364

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

7,969
78/sq mi
$55,532
Median income
$247,800
Median home value
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Orange pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
78
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01364 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01364 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, home to 7,969 residents across 101.6 square miles, a density of 78 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01364 reports a modest median household income of $55,532 (52% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $31,323. Local economic indicators show a 22.2% poverty rate alongside 8.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $247,800 (59% below the state average), median rent at $776 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Franklin County, letting you compare 01364 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 01364

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orange, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01364.

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 01364, Orange, 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

7,969

Population

101.6

Area (sq mi)

78

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01364?

42.1

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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?

$55,532

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$31,323

Per Capita Income

22.2%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

32.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01364 ranks nationally

Orange, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,532 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,449

Total Housing Units

3,082

Occupied Units

367

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$247,800

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$776

Median Rent

1967

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

+18.4%

YoY Change (2024)

284

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+184%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01364 have increased 18.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.0% 188
2021 +18.6% 223
2022 +7.9% 241
2023 -0.3% 240
2024 +18.4% 284

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 130 business establishments in ZIP 01364, employing approximately 1,161 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,949,000.

130

Businesses

1,161

Employees

$52.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 23 17.7%
Other services (except public administration) 19 14.6%
Manufacturing 16 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 15 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 13 10.0%
Construction 9 6.9%
Transportation and warehousing 8 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 5.4%
Wholesale trade 5 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.1%
Finance and insurance 3 2.3%

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 01364 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 01364 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 01364 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 01364 ranks #8 of 8 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
01378 Warwick, MA 774 5.1 mi
01344 Erving, MA 1,498 6.9 mi
01331 Athol, MA 13,263 6.4 mi
01379 Wendell, MA 813 7.0 mi
01368 Royalston, MA 1,261 7.2 mi
01366 Petersham, MA 1,277 10.6 mi
03447 Fitzwilliam, NH 2,422 12.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

01301 standard
Greenfield, MA
Pop: 17,700
01376 standard
Turners Falls, MA
Pop: 5,247
01373 standard
South Deerfield, MA
Pop: 4,600
01370 standard
Shelburne Falls, MA
Pop: 4,084
01375 standard
Sunderland, MA
Pop: 3,684
01360 standard
Northfield, MA
Pop: 3,032

Related Areas

Franklin County Orange, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01364 in? ▼
ZIP code 01364 (Orange) 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 01364? ▼
ZIP code 01364 in Orange, MA has a population of 7,969 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01364? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01364 is $55,532, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01364? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01364 is $247,800, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01364? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01364 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01364? ▼
ZIP code 01364 has 130 business establishments employing approximately 1,161 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01364? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01364 are: Retail trade (23), Other services (except public administration) (19), Manufacturing (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01364? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01364 increased by 18.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 01364? ▼
In ZIP code 01364, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 01364? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01364 is 32.8 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 01364? ▼
In ZIP code 01364, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01364? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01364 is 22.2% 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.