PlainZIP

Westminster, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01473

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

7,277
79/sq mi
$106,331
Median income
$422,000
Median home value
45.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Westminster pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
79
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01473 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01473 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, home to 7,277 residents across 91.8 square miles, a density of 79 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01473 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,331 (8% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $56,177. Poverty here runs at 2.3%, with unemployment measured at 3.1%. The typical home here is valued at $422,000 (30% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,843 monthly, and 87.6% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 27 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 01473 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 01473

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westminster, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01473.

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 01473, Westminster, 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

7,277

Population

91.8

Area (sq mi)

79

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01473?

48.3

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$106,331

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$56,177

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01473 ranks nationally

Westminster, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,331 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,499

Total Housing Units

3,295

Occupied Units

204

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.6%
Renter 12.4%

$422,000

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$1,843

Median Rent

1977

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

+9.8%

YoY Change (2024)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01473 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 170
2021 +11.3% 189
2022 +16.2% 220
2023 +6.5% 234
2024 +9.8% 257

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 191 business establishments in ZIP 01473, employing approximately 1,530 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,862,000.

191

Businesses

1,530

Employees

$86.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 36 18.9%
Health care and social assistance 21 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 21 11.0%
Retail trade 18 9.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 13 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 6.3%
Manufacturing 9 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 9 4.7%
Finance and insurance 8 4.2%
Wholesale trade 4 2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.6%

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 01473 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 01473 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 01473 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 01473 ranks #6 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
01541 Princeton, MA 3,413 6.6 mi
01440 Gardner, MA 20,347 4.9 mi
01420 Fitchburg, MA 40,337 5.0 mi
01430 Ashburnham, MA 6,089 7.6 mi
01438 East Templeton, MA 559 6.6 mi
01452 Hubbardston, MA 4,382 7.0 mi
01453 Leominster, MA 40,883 7.5 mi
01431 Ashby, MA 3,074 9.6 mi
01564 Sterling, MA 7,808 10.1 mi
01475 Winchendon, MA 10,270 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Worcester County

01453 standard
Leominster, MA
Pop: 40,883
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

Related Areas

Worcester County Westminster, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01473 in? ▼
ZIP code 01473 (Westminster) 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 01473? ▼
ZIP code 01473 in Westminster, MA has a population of 7,277 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01473? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01473 is $106,331, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01473? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01473 is $422,000, which is 52% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01473? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01473 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01473? ▼
ZIP code 01473 has 191 business establishments employing approximately 1,530 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01473? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01473 are: Construction (36), Health care and social assistance (21), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01473? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01473 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 01473? ▼
In ZIP code 01473, 72.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.9% 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 01473? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01473 is 27.1 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 01473? ▼
In ZIP code 01473, approximately 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01473? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01473 is 2.3% 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.