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 Moderate-density area
- $55,532
- Median income Below-median income area
- $247,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Orange pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01364 (Orange, MA) rose +18.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 239.8 in 2023 to 283.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,323. The poverty rate is 22.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $247,800 (59% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $776; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 01364 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 01364
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orange, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01364.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 01364?
42.1
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
2.8%
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?
$55,532
Median Household Income
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$31,323
Per Capita Income
22.2%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01364 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Orange, 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)
$55,532 5th percentile higher than 5% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,449housing units
3,449
Total Housing Units
3,082
Occupied Units
367
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,800
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 01331
Athol (01331)
13,263 residents
- 01364
Orange (01364)
7,969 residents
- 03447 2,422
Fitzwilliam (03447)
2,422 residents
- 01344 1,498
Erving (01344)
1,498 residents
- 01366 1,277
Petersham (01366)
1,277 residents
- 01368 1,261
Royalston (01368)
1,261 residents
- 01379 813
Wendell (01379)
813 residents
- 01378 774
Warwick (01378)
774 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01364 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01364 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01366
Petersham (01366)
$110,750 median income
- 01368
Royalston (01368)
$102,500 median income
- 03447
Fitzwilliam (03447)
$100,735 median income
- 01378
Warwick (01378)
$93,333 median income
- 01344
Erving (01344)
$77,656 median income
- 01331
Athol (01331)
$72,181 median income
- 01379
Wendell (01379)
$59,583 median income
- 01364
Orange (01364)
$55,532 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01364, 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 (7,969 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 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.
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