PlainZIP

Charlton, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01507

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

12,981
119/sq mi
$117,587
Median income
$427,500
Median home value
37.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
119
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01507 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01507 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, home to 12,981 residents across 109.3 square miles, a density of 119 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01507 skews affluent, with a median household income of $117,587 (2% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $53,878. Poverty here runs at 2.5%, with unemployment measured at 2.0%. Housing costs here run $427,500 for a typical home value (29% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,381 a month; 84.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 33 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 01507, plus 6 more within Worcester County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 01507

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Charlton, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01507.

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 01507, Charlton, 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

12,981

Population

109.3

Area (sq mi)

119

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01507?

43.0

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$117,587

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$53,878

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

32.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01507 ranks nationally

Charlton, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$117,587 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,197

Total Housing Units

5,007

Occupied Units

190

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.9%
Renter 15.1%

$427,500

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$1,381

Median Rent

1985

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

252

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+152%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01507 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 170
2021 +13.6% 193
2022 +10.6% 213
2023 +11.2% 237
2024 +6.3% 252

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 255 business establishments in ZIP 01507, employing approximately 2,770 people with a combined annual payroll of $170,194,000.

255

Businesses

2,770

Employees

$170.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 62 24.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 27 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 22 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 7.8%
Retail trade 15 5.9%
Manufacturing 14 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 11 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 4.3%
Wholesale trade 9 3.5%
Accommodation and food services 9 3.5%
Finance and insurance 8 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.0%
Information 4 1.6%
Educational services 3 1.2%

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 01507 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 01507 ranks #2 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 01507 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 01507 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
01537 North Oxford, MA 2,248 4.3 mi
01571 Dudley, MA 11,390 5.8 mi
01542 Rochdale, MA 2,202 5.5 mi
01540 Oxford, MA 11,291 5.8 mi
06262 Quinebaug, CT 586 8.0 mi
01562 Spencer, MA 11,688 7.8 mi
01550 Southbridge, MA 16,719 6.2 mi
01566 Sturbridge, MA 6,294 6.2 mi
01515 East Brookfield, MA 2,183 6.2 mi
01524 Leicester, MA 6,696 8.3 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 Charlton, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01507 in? ▼
ZIP code 01507 (Charlton) 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 01507? ▼
ZIP code 01507 in Charlton, MA has a population of 12,981 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01507? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01507 is $117,587, which is 54% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01507? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01507 is $427,500, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01507? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01507 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01507? ▼
ZIP code 01507 has 255 business establishments employing approximately 2,770 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01507? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01507 are: Construction (62), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (32), Health care and social assistance (27). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01507? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01507 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 01507? ▼
In ZIP code 01507, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.6% 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 01507? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01507 is 32.8 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 01507? ▼
In ZIP code 01507, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01507? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01507 is 2.5% 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.