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Berlin, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01503

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

2,866
85/sq mi
$121,336
Median income
$616,600
Median home value
48.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Berlin pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
85
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01503 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01503 covers 33.6 square miles in Berlin, Worcester County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,866 residents on file, a density of 85 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01503 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,336 (5% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $62,159. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. Median home value sits at $616,600 (3% above the state average), median rent at $2,420 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is 34 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 01503, 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 01503

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berlin, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01503.

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 01503, Berlin, 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

2,866

Population

33.6

Area (sq mi)

85

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01503?

49.7

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 87.3%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$121,336

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$62,159

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

34.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01503 ranks nationally

Berlin, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$121,336 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,495

Total Housing Units

1,447

Occupied Units

48

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%

$616,600

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$2,420

Median Rent

1992

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

+0.1%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01503 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.4% 177
2021 +11.1% 196
2022 +21.0% 238
2023 +12.0% 266
2024 +0.1% 266

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 103 business establishments in ZIP 01503, employing approximately 479 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,248,000.

103

Businesses

479

Employees

$28.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 24 23.3%
Retail trade 14 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 12 11.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 9 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 7.8%
Manufacturing 4 3.9%
Wholesale trade 3 2.9%
Health care and social assistance 3 2.9%

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 01503 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 01503 ranks #9 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 01503 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 01503 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
01532 Northborough, MA 14,155 4.2 mi
01740 Bolton, MA 4,897 3.9 mi
01510 Clinton, MA 13,606 3.3 mi
01749 Hudson, MA 19,063 4.6 mi
01561 South Lancaster, MA 330 4.9 mi
01505 Boylston, MA 4,355 4.8 mi
01467 Still River, MA 316 7.2 mi
01752 Marlborough, MA 38,499 5.1 mi
01581 Westborough, MA 18,272 8.1 mi
01523 Lancaster, MA 7,582 7.0 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 Berlin, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01503 in? ▼
ZIP code 01503 (Berlin) 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 01503? ▼
ZIP code 01503 in Berlin, MA has a population of 2,866 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01503? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01503 is $121,336, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01503? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01503 is $616,600, which is 122% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01503? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01503 is White at 87.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01503? ▼
ZIP code 01503 has 103 business establishments employing approximately 479 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01503? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01503 are: Construction (24), Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01503? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01503 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 01503? ▼
In ZIP code 01503, 79.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.3% 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 01503? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01503 is 34.1 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 01503? ▼
In ZIP code 01503, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01503? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01503 is 5.0% 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.