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Auburn, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01501

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

16,075
401/sq mi
$116,762
Median income
$400,800
Median home value
45.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Auburn pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
401
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01501 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01501 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts, home to 16,075 residents across 40.0 square miles, a density of 401 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01501 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,762 (1% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $53,489. Local economic indicators show a 5.2% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $400,800 (33% below the state average), median rent at $1,467 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 01501 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Worcester County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 01501

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auburn, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01501.

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 01501, Auburn, 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

16,075

Population

40.0

Area (sq mi)

401

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01501?

44.8

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 85.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$116,762

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$53,489

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01501 ranks nationally

Auburn, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$116,762 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 69.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,955

Total Housing Units

6,788

Occupied Units

167

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.5%
Renter 20.5%

$400,800

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$1,467

Median Rent

1963

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

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

268

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+168%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01501 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 178
2021 +14.3% 204
2022 +11.7% 228
2023 +10.3% 251
2024 +6.9% 268

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 628 business establishments in ZIP 01501, employing approximately 12,145 people with a combined annual payroll of $744,886,000.

628

Businesses

12,145

Employees

$744.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 116 18.5%
Health care and social assistance 78 12.4%
Construction 69 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 66 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 53 8.4%
Wholesale trade 43 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 40 6.4%
Finance and insurance 34 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 33 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 17 2.7%
Manufacturing 15 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.8%
Educational services 10 1.6%
Information 6 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.8%

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 01501 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 01501 ranks #5 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 01501 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 01501 ranks #2 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
01603 Worcester, MA 19,916 3.2 mi
01542 Rochdale, MA 2,202 3.4 mi
01611 Cherry Valley, MA 2,242 3.3 mi
01527 Millbury, MA 13,246 3.7 mi
01602 Worcester, MA 22,819 5.2 mi
01537 North Oxford, MA 2,248 3.4 mi
01610 Worcester, MA 23,945 3.9 mi
01607 Worcester, MA 8,351 3.6 mi
01540 Oxford, MA 11,291 5.6 mi
01609 Worcester, MA 22,421 6.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Worcester County

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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 Auburn, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01501 in? ▼
ZIP code 01501 (Auburn) 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 01501? ▼
ZIP code 01501 in Auburn, MA has a population of 16,075 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01501? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01501 is $116,762, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01501? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01501 is $400,800, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01501? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01501 is White at 85.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01501? ▼
ZIP code 01501 has 628 business establishments employing approximately 12,145 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01501? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01501 are: Retail trade (116), Health care and social assistance (78), Construction (69). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01501? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01501 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 01501? ▼
In ZIP code 01501, 69.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.5% 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 01501? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01501 is 25.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01501? ▼
In ZIP code 01501, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01501? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01501 is 5.2% 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.