ZIP Code 01503
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Berlin · Worcester County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 2,866
- Median income
- $121,336
- Median home value
- $616,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 48.3%
- Land area
- 33.6 sq mi
85/sq mi
▲ 59% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
▲ 122% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.7
New York
ZIP code 01503 in Berlin, Massachusetts has a population of 2,866. The median household income is $121,336, which is 59% above the national average. Median home value is $616,600, 122% above the US average. 48.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01503 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.6 square miles in Berlin, Worcester County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 2,866 residents, producing a population density of 85 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 01503 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01503 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $616,600 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $2,420 per month, and 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01503 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Worcester County, so you can benchmark 01503 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 01503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01503.
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 9
Accommodation and food services
9 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 01503?
49.7
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
8.5%
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?
$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
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?
1,495
Total Housing Units
1,447
Occupied Units
48
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01503 vs 01532 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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