ZIP Code 01462
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Lunenburg · Worcester County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 10,086
- Median income
- $112,992
- Median home value
- $463,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43.9%
- Land area
- 68.4 sq mi
147/sq mi
▲ 48% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 67% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.3
New York
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.
- Construction
Construction
64 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 18
Real estate and rental and leasing
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 18
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 18
Accommodation and food services
18 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01462?
43.3
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
5.5%
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?
$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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01462 vs 01464 →
| 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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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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