ZIP Code 01462

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Lunenburg · Worcester County · Massachusetts

Population
10,086

147/sq mi

Median income
$112,992

▲ 48% vs US

higher than 88% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$463,800

▲ 67% vs US

higher than 85% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
43.9%

Median age 43.3

Land area
68.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 01462 in Lunenburg, Massachusetts has a population of 10,086. The median household income is $112,992, which is 48% above the national average. Median home value is $463,800, 67% above the US average. 43.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01462 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 68.4 square miles in Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 10,086 residents, producing a population density of 147 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 01462 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01462 sits at $112,992 (2% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $53,479. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $463,800 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $1,974 per month, and 80.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01462 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Worcester County, so you can benchmark 01462 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 01462

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01462.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01462, Lunenburg, 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

10,086

Population

68.4

Area (sq mi)

147

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01462?

43.3

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.0%
African American 1.8%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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?

$112,992

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$53,479

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

36.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,884

Total Housing Units

4,752

Occupied Units

132

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.7%
Renter 19.3%

$463,800

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,974

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

262

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+162%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01462 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 170
2021 +13.1% 192
2022 +12.1% 215
2023 +10.9% 239
2024 +9.6% 262

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 234 business establishments in ZIP 01462, employing approximately 2,172 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,716,000.

234

Businesses

2,172

Employees

$126.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 64 27.4%
Retail trade 38 16.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 18 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 18 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 6.8%
Other services (except public administration) 16 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 4.3%
Manufacturing 6 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.6%
Finance and insurance 5 2.1%
Wholesale trade 4 1.7%
Educational services 4 1.7%

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 Code City Population Distance
01464 Shirley, MA 7,211 3.8 mi
01420 Fitchburg, MA 40,337 4.9 mi
01469 Townsend, MA 6,801 5.5 mi
01474 West Townsend, MA 2,125 5.6 mi
01453 Leominster, MA 40,883 5.3 mi
01523 Lancaster, MA 7,582 7.9 mi
01434 Devens, MA 1,795 6.6 mi
01432 Ayer, MA 7,089 7.8 mi
01561 South Lancaster, MA 330 10.2 mi
01431 Ashby, MA 3,074 8.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01462 in?
ZIP code 01462 (Lunenburg) 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 01462?
ZIP code 01462 in Lunenburg, MA has a population of 10,086 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01462?
The median household income in ZIP 01462 is $112,992, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01462?
The median home value in ZIP 01462 is $463,800, which is 67% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01462?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01462 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01462?
ZIP code 01462 has 234 business establishments employing approximately 2,172 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01462?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01462 are: Construction (64), Retail trade (38), Real estate and rental and leasing (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01462?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01462 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 01462?
In ZIP code 01462, 69.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.9% 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 01462?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01462 is 36.0 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 01462?
In ZIP code 01462, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01462?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01462 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lunenburg, 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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