ZIP Code 01438

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East Templeton · Worcester County · Massachusetts

Population
559

398/sq mi

Median home value
$261,300

▼ 6% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.4%

Median age 38.3

Land area
1.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 01438 in East Templeton, Massachusetts has a population of 559. Median home value is $261,300, 6% below the US average. 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01438 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.4 square miles in East Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 559 residents, producing a population density of 398 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 01438 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01438 sits at , while per-capita income is $31,343. The poverty rate stands at 0.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $261,300 (56% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 51.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01438 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Worcester County, so you can benchmark 01438 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 →

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 01438, East Templeton, 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

559

Population

1.4

Area (sq mi)

398

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01438?

38.3

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 99.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$31,343

Per Capita Income

0.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

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

What does housing look like?

162

Total Housing Units

121

Occupied Units

41

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.2%
Renter 48.8%

$261,300

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 01438, employing approximately 222 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,268,000.

14

Businesses

222

Employees

$12.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 35.7%
Construction 3 21.4%

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 01438 vs 01468 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
01468 Templeton, MA 4,021 2.0 mi
01440 Gardner, MA 20,347 2.9 mi
01436 Baldwinville, MA 3,336 4.2 mi
01452 Hubbardston, MA 4,382 5.6 mi
01475 Winchendon, MA 10,270 7.3 mi
01473 Westminster, MA 7,277 6.6 mi
01430 Ashburnham, MA 6,089 8.7 mi
01005 Barre, MA 5,079 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01438 in?
ZIP code 01438 (East Templeton) 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 01438?
ZIP code 01438 in East Templeton, MA has a population of 559 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01438?
The median home value in ZIP 01438 is $261,300, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01438?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01438 is White at 99.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01438?
ZIP code 01438 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 222 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01438?
In ZIP code 01438, 47.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01438?
In ZIP code 01438, approximately 51.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01438?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01438 is 0.6% 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 East Templeton, 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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