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 Moderate-density area
- $121,336
- Median income Above-median income area
- $616,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,159. The poverty rate is 5.0%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $616,600 (3% above the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $2,420; 77.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Worcester County, so 01503 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 01503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berlin, MA
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$62,159
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
34.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01503 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Berlin, 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)
$121,336 Top 38% higher than 62% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,495housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 01503 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01752
Marlborough (01752)
38,499 residents
- 01749
Hudson (01749)
19,063 residents
- 01581
Westborough (01581)
18,272 residents
- 01532 14,155
Northborough (01532)
14,155 residents
- 01510 13,606
Clinton (01510)
13,606 residents
- 01523 7,582
Lancaster (01523)
7,582 residents
- 01740 4,897
Bolton (01740)
4,897 residents
- 01505 4,355
Boylston (01505)
4,355 residents
- 01503 2,866
Berlin (01503)
2,866 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01503 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01503 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01740
Bolton (01740)
$205,449 median income
- 01532
Northborough (01532)
$153,199 median income
- 01581
Westborough (01581)
$141,944 median income
- 01505
Boylston (01505)
$140,962 median income
- 01523
Lancaster (01523)
$134,833 median income
- 01503
Berlin (01503)
$121,336 median income
- 01749
Hudson (01749)
$103,400 median income
- 01752
Marlborough (01752)
$91,968 median income
- 01510
Clinton (01510)
$89,781 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01503, 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 (2,866 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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