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Boylston, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01505

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

4,355
105/sq mi
$140,962
Median income
$578,600
Median home value
54.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
105
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01505 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01505 covers 41.6 square miles in Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,355 residents on file, a density of 105 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01505 skews affluent, with a median household income of $140,962 (22% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $72,355. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. Median home value sits at $578,600 (3% below the state average), median rent at $2,032 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.2%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Worcester County, letting you compare 01505 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 01505

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boylston, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01505.

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 01505, Boylston, 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

4,355

Population

41.6

Area (sq mi)

105

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01505?

48.2

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 87.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$140,962

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$72,355

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01505 ranks nationally

Boylston, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$140,962 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,998

Total Housing Units

1,966

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$578,600

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$2,032

Median Rent

1977

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

+9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01505 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 166
2021 +9.1% 181
2022 +15.4% 209
2023 +5.0% 219
2024 +9.3% 240

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 124 business establishments in ZIP 01505, employing approximately 1,196 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,338,000.

124

Businesses

1,196

Employees

$73.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 26 21.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 14.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 12.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 10 8.1%
Retail trade 8 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 8 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 7 5.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 4.8%
Manufacturing 3 2.4%
Finance and insurance 3 2.4%
Health care and social assistance 3 2.4%

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 01505 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 01505 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 01505 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 01505 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
01583 West Boylston, MA 7,591 3.4 mi
01545 Shrewsbury, MA 35,299 5.0 mi
01510 Clinton, MA 13,606 4.2 mi
01532 Northborough, MA 14,155 4.5 mi
01503 Berlin, MA 2,866 4.8 mi
01606 Worcester, MA 19,077 4.8 mi
01561 South Lancaster, MA 330 6.3 mi
01605 Worcester, MA 26,221 5.7 mi
01564 Sterling, MA 7,808 6.4 mi
01604 Worcester, MA 34,677 7.6 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 Boylston, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01505 in? ▼
ZIP code 01505 (Boylston) 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 01505? ▼
ZIP code 01505 in Boylston, MA has a population of 4,355 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01505? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01505 is $140,962, which is 85% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01505? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01505 is $578,600, which is 108% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01505? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01505 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01505? ▼
ZIP code 01505 has 124 business establishments employing approximately 1,196 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01505? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01505 are: Construction (26), Professional, scientific, and technical services (18), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01505? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01505 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 01505? ▼
In ZIP code 01505, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.9% 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 01505? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01505 is 26.8 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 01505? ▼
In ZIP code 01505, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01505? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01505 is 6.4% 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.