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Leominster, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01453

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

40,883
554/sq mi
$84,296
Median income
$381,300
Median home value
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Leominster pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
554
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01453 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01453 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with 40,883 residents across 73.8 square miles, a density of 554 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01453 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,296 (27% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $47,239. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. Housing costs here run $381,300 for a typical home value (36% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,354 a month; 62.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Worcester County, letting you compare 01453 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 01453

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leominster, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01453.

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 01453, Leominster, 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

40,883

Population

73.8

Area (sq mi)

554

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01453?

43.4

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

15.7%

Foreign-Born

White 70.7%
African American 5.2%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%

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?

$84,296

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$47,239

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01453 ranks nationally

Leominster, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,296 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%

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

What does housing look like?

19,197

Total Housing Units

18,425

Occupied Units

772

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.2%
Renter 37.8%

$381,300

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$1,354

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

+9.2%

YoY Change (2024)

270

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+170%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01453 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 177
2021 +15.0% 203
2022 +13.4% 230
2023 +7.3% 247
2024 +9.2% 270

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 1,178 business establishments in ZIP 01453, employing approximately 18,322 people with a combined annual payroll of $919,143,000.

1,178

Businesses

18,322

Employees

$919.1M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 193 16.4%
Health care and social assistance 157 13.3%
Construction 135 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 113 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 97 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 91 7.7%
Manufacturing 83 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 73 6.2%
Finance and insurance 55 4.7%
Wholesale trade 46 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 38 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 1.5%
Information 15 1.3%
Educational services 10 0.8%
Utilities 5 0.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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 01453 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 01453 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 01453 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 01453 ranks #9 of 9 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
01564 Sterling, MA 7,808 5.4 mi
01462 Lunenburg, MA 10,086 5.3 mi
01523 Lancaster, MA 7,582 5.0 mi
01420 Fitchburg, MA 40,337 5.4 mi
01561 South Lancaster, MA 330 6.4 mi
01474 West Townsend, MA 2,125 10.3 mi
01464 Shirley, MA 7,211 6.9 mi
01434 Devens, MA 1,795 7.8 mi
01583 West Boylston, MA 7,591 10.3 mi
01473 Westminster, MA 7,277 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Worcester County

01420 standard
Fitchburg, MA
Pop: 40,337
01545 standard
Shrewsbury, MA
Pop: 35,299
01604 standard
Worcester, MA
Pop: 34,677
01757 standard
Milford, MA
Pop: 28,061
01605 standard
Worcester, MA
Pop: 26,221
01610 standard
Worcester, MA
Pop: 23,945

Related Areas

Worcester County Leominster, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01453 in? ▼
ZIP code 01453 (Leominster) 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 01453? ▼
ZIP code 01453 in Leominster, MA has a population of 40,883 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01453? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01453 is $84,296, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01453? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01453 is $381,300, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01453? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01453 is White at 70.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01453? ▼
ZIP code 01453 has 1,178 business establishments employing approximately 18,322 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01453? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01453 are: Retail trade (193), Health care and social assistance (157), Construction (135). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01453? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01453 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 01453? ▼
In ZIP code 01453, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% 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 01453? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01453 is 26.1 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 01453? ▼
In ZIP code 01453, approximately 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01453? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01453 is 9.1% 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.