Winchendon, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01475
Worcester County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,270
- 93/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,552
- Median income Near-median income area
- $323,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Winchendon pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 93
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01475 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01475 (Winchendon, MA) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 264.5 in 2023 to 277.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01475 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, home to 10,270 residents across 111.0 square miles, a density of 93 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01475 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,552 (34% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,178. The poverty rate is 17.6%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $323,800 (46% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,240; owner occupancy is 77.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Worcester County, so 01475 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 01475
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winchendon, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01475.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
13 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01475, Winchendon, 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
10,270
Population
111.0
Area (sq mi)
93
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01475?
39.8
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
3.2%
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?
$76,552
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$36,178
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
32.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01475 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Winchendon, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$76,552 17th percentile higher than 17% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Massachusetts ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,057housing units
4,057
Total Housing Units
3,760
Occupied Units
297
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$323,800
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$1,240
Median Rent
1981
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
277
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+177%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01475 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.0% | 180 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 206 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 243 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 265 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 277 |
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 149 business establishments in ZIP 01475, employing approximately 1,083 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,432,000.
149
Businesses
1,083
Employees
$44.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 26 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 16.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 11.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.0% |
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 01475 vs 01436 →
ZIP 01475 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01440
Gardner (01440)
20,347 residents
- 01331
Athol (01331)
13,263 residents
- 01475
Winchendon (01475)
10,270 residents
- 01473 7,277
Westminster (01473)
7,277 residents
- 01430 6,089
Ashburnham (01430)
6,089 residents
- 03461 6,014
Rindge (03461)
6,014 residents
- 01468 4,021
Templeton (01468)
4,021 residents
- 01436 3,336
Baldwinville (01436)
3,336 residents
- 03447 2,422
Fitzwilliam (03447)
2,422 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01475 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01475 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01430
Ashburnham (01430)
$118,683 median income
- 01468
Templeton (01468)
$113,427 median income
- 01473
Westminster (01473)
$106,331 median income
- 03461
Rindge (03461)
$102,679 median income
- 01368
Royalston (01368)
$102,500 median income
- 03447
Fitzwilliam (03447)
$100,735 median income
- 01436
Baldwinville (01436)
$77,721 median income
- 01475
Winchendon (01475)
$76,552 median income
- 01331
Athol (01331)
$72,181 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01475 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01436 | Baldwinville, MA | 3,336 | 4.7 mi |
| 01438 | East Templeton, MA | 559 | 7.3 mi |
| 03461 | Rindge, NH | 6,014 | 6.2 mi |
| 01430 | Ashburnham, MA | 6,089 | 6.4 mi |
| 01468 | Templeton, MA | 4,021 | 8.0 mi |
| 01440 | Gardner, MA | 20,347 | 6.3 mi |
| 01368 | Royalston, MA | 1,261 | 7.0 mi |
| 03447 | Fitzwilliam, NH | 2,422 | 8.1 mi |
| 01331 | Athol, MA | 13,263 | 9.7 mi |
| 01473 | Westminster, MA | 7,277 | 10.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01475, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,270 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Worcester County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 01475 in?
ZIP code 01475 (Winchendon) 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 01475?
ZIP code 01475 in Winchendon, MA has a population of 10,270 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01475?
The median household income in ZIP 01475 is $76,552, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01475?
The median home value in ZIP 01475 is $323,800, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01475?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01475 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01475?
ZIP code 01475 has 149 business establishments employing approximately 1,083 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01475?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01475 are: Construction (26), Retail trade (24), Accommodation and food services (18). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01475?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01475 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. 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 01475?
In ZIP code 01475, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 01475?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01475 is 32.5 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 01475?
In ZIP code 01475, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01475?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01475 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 01475's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 01475 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Winchendon, MA ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.