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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
$76,552
Median income
$323,800
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $36,178. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.7%. Median home value sits at $323,800 (46% below the state average), median rent at $1,240 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 01475, plus 6 more within Worcester County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 01475

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winchendon, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01475.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 01475?

39.8

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 90.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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

$36,178

Per Capita Income

17.6%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

32.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01475 ranks nationally

Winchendon, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,552 Top 43% higher than 57% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,057

Total Housing Units

3,760

Occupied Units

297

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%

$323,800

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$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

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ZIP 01475 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 01475 ranks #3 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 01475 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 01475 ranks #8 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
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

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Pop: 40,883
01420 standard
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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 Winchendon, MA Massachusetts

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.