ZIP Code 01506

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Brookfield · Worcester County · Massachusetts

Population
3,390

84/sq mi

Median income
$81,250

▲ 7% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$341,900

▲ 23% vs US

higher than 72% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.9%

Median age 52.4

Land area
40.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 01506 in Brookfield, Massachusetts has a population of 3,390. The median household income is $81,250, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $341,900, 23% above the US average. 28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01506 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.2 square miles in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 3,390 residents, producing a population density of 84 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 01506 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01506 sits at $81,250 (30% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $48,947. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $341,900 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $1,014 per month, and 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01506 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Worcester County, so you can benchmark 01506 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 01506

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01506.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01506, Brookfield, 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

3,390

Population

40.2

Area (sq mi)

84

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01506?

52.4

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 88.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$81,250

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$48,947

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,620

Total Housing Units

1,504

Occupied Units

116

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.5%
Renter 12.5%

$341,900

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$1,014

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+12.9%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01506 have increased 12.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.8% 177
2021 +14.4% 202
2022 +19.8% 242
2023 -4.5% 231
2024 +12.9% 261

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 52 business establishments in ZIP 01506, employing approximately 304 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,097,000.

52

Businesses

304

Employees

$10.1M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 23.1%
Retail trade 8 15.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 15.4%
Other services (except public administration) 7 13.5%
Manufacturing 5 9.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 5.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.8%

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 01506 vs 01515 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
01515 East Brookfield, MA 2,183 3.0 mi
01518 Fiskdale, MA 2,974 4.9 mi
01083 Warren, MA 2,888 4.7 mi
01535 North Brookfield, MA 4,680 5.4 mi
01585 West Brookfield, MA 4,554 4.4 mi
01566 Sturbridge, MA 6,294 6.4 mi
01092 West Warren, MA 1,394 6.8 mi
01531 New Braintree, MA 999 8.8 mi
01562 Spencer, MA 11,688 6.8 mi
01010 Brimfield, MA 3,609 6.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01506 in?
ZIP code 01506 (Brookfield) 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 01506?
ZIP code 01506 in Brookfield, MA has a population of 3,390 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01506?
The median household income in ZIP 01506 is $81,250, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01506?
The median home value in ZIP 01506 is $341,900, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01506?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01506 is White at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01506?
ZIP code 01506 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 304 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01506?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01506 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (8), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01506?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01506 increased by 12.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 01506?
In ZIP code 01506, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01506?
In ZIP code 01506, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01506?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01506 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Brookfield, MA

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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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