Brookfield, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01506
Worcester County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,390
- 84/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $81,250
- Median income Near-median income area
- $341,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brookfield pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 84
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01506 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01506 (Brookfield, MA) rose +12.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.1 in 2023 to 260.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01506 covers 40.2 square miles in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,390 residents on file, a density of 84 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01506 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,250 (30% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,947. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $341,900 (43% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,014; owner occupancy is 87.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Worcester County, so 01506 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 01506
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brookfield, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01506.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 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 01506, Brookfield, 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
3,390
Population
40.2
Area (sq mi)
84
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01506?
52.4
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
1.1%
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?
$81,250
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$48,947
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 01506 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Brookfield, 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)
$81,250 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
1,620housing units
1,620
Total Housing Units
1,504
Occupied Units
116
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$341,900
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$1,014
Median Rent
1982
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
+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
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ZIP 01506 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01562
Spencer (01562)
11,688 residents
- 01566
Sturbridge (01566)
6,294 residents
- 01535
North Brookfield (01535)
4,680 residents
- 01585 4,554
West Brookfield (01585)
4,554 residents
- 01010 3,609
Brimfield (01010)
3,609 residents
- 01506 3,390
Brookfield (01506)
3,390 residents
- 01518 2,974
Fiskdale (01518)
2,974 residents
- 01083 2,888
Warren (01083)
2,888 residents
- 01515 2,183
East Brookfield (01515)
2,183 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01506 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01506 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01566
Sturbridge (01566)
$137,730 median income
- 01518
Fiskdale (01518)
$136,111 median income
- 01010
Brimfield (01010)
$111,250 median income
- 01531
New Braintree (01531)
$99,500 median income
- 01585
West Brookfield (01585)
$87,857 median income
- 01506
Brookfield (01506)
$81,250 median income
- 01515
East Brookfield (01515)
$81,042 median income
- 01562
Spencer (01562)
$80,533 median income
- 01535
North Brookfield (01535)
$79,285 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01506 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01506, 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 (3,390 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 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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