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Blackstone, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01504

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

9,026
314/sq mi
$94,191
Median income
$404,400
Median home value
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
314
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01504 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01504 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, home to 9,026 residents across 28.8 square miles, a density of 314 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01504 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,191 (19% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $49,647. Local economic indicators show a 8.0% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $404,400 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $1,189 per month, and 73.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 34 minutes. To put 01504 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 01504

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blackstone, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01504.

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 01504, Blackstone, 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

9,026

Population

28.8

Area (sq mi)

314

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01504?

43.2

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.7%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$94,191

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$49,647

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

33.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01504 ranks nationally

Blackstone, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,191 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,013

Total Housing Units

3,904

Occupied Units

109

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%

$404,400

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$1,189

Median Rent

1967

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

+6.4%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01504 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 170
2021 +12.0% 191
2022 +13.8% 217
2023 +7.2% 232
2024 +6.4% 247

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 147 business establishments in ZIP 01504, employing approximately 775 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,895,000.

147

Businesses

775

Employees

$43.9M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 51 34.7%
Retail trade 17 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 17 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 11 7.5%
Wholesale trade 10 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 6.1%
Health care and social assistance 7 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.7%

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 01504 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 01504 ranks #6 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 01504 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 01504 ranks #9 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
01529 Millville, MA 3,190 2.4 mi
02895 Woonsocket, RI 41,186 3.1 mi
01756 Mendon, MA 5,839 3.8 mi
02896 North Smithfield, RI 11,537 4.8 mi
01747 Hopedale, MA 5,911 5.9 mi
02876 Slatersville, RI 430 4.0 mi
02019 Bellingham, MA 16,332 3.9 mi
01569 Uxbridge, MA 13,569 5.6 mi
01757 Milford, MA 28,061 8.1 mi
02838 Manville, RI 3,400 5.9 mi

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Pop: 40,883
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Pop: 40,337
01545 standard
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Pop: 35,299
01604 standard
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Pop: 34,677
01757 standard
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Pop: 28,061
01605 standard
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Pop: 26,221

Related Areas

Worcester County Blackstone, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01504 in? ▼
ZIP code 01504 (Blackstone) 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 01504? ▼
ZIP code 01504 in Blackstone, MA has a population of 9,026 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01504? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01504 is $94,191, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01504? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01504 is $404,400, which is 45% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01504? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01504 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01504? ▼
ZIP code 01504 has 147 business establishments employing approximately 775 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01504? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01504 are: Construction (51), Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01504? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01504 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 01504? ▼
In ZIP code 01504, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.9% 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 01504? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01504 is 33.9 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 01504? ▼
In ZIP code 01504, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01504? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01504 is 8.0% 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.