ZIP Code 01515

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East Brookfield · Worcester County · Massachusetts

Population
2,183

85/sq mi

Median income
$81,042

▲ 6% vs US

higher than 63% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$381,200

▲ 37% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.0%

Median age 52.1

Land area
25.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 01515 in East Brookfield, Massachusetts has a population of 2,183. The median household income is $81,042, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $381,200, 37% above the US average. 27.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01515 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.6 square miles in East Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 2,183 residents, producing a population density of 85 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 01515 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01515 sits at $81,042 (30% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $44,577. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $381,200 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $1,142 per month, and 83.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01515 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Worcester County, so you can benchmark 01515 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 01515

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01515.

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 01515, East 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

2,183

Population

25.6

Area (sq mi)

85

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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Who lives in ZIP 01515?

52.1

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$81,042

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$44,577

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

33.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,002

Total Housing Units

918

Occupied Units

84

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.3%
Renter 16.7%

$381,200

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$1,142

Median Rent

1968

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

+19.5%

YoY Change (2024)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01515 have increased 19.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -2.1% 168
2020 +6.6% 179
2021 +14.6% 206
2022 +19.5% 246
2024 265

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 47 business establishments in ZIP 01515, employing approximately 384 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,324,000.

47

Businesses

384

Employees

$19.3M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 19.1%
Retail trade 7 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 6 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 5 10.6%
Wholesale trade 4 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 8.5%
Finance and insurance 3 6.4%

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 01515 vs 01506 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
01506 Brookfield, MA 3,390 3.0 mi
01535 North Brookfield, MA 4,680 4.8 mi
01562 Spencer, MA 11,688 4.1 mi
01566 Sturbridge, MA 6,294 7.2 mi
01542 Rochdale, MA 2,202 7.0 mi
01507 Charlton, MA 12,981 6.2 mi
01068 Oakham, MA 1,902 10.1 mi
01083 Warren, MA 2,888 7.6 mi
01518 Fiskdale, MA 2,974 6.6 mi
01585 West Brookfield, MA 4,554 6.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01515 in?
ZIP code 01515 (East 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 01515?
ZIP code 01515 in East Brookfield, MA has a population of 2,183 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01515?
The median household income in ZIP 01515 is $81,042, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01515?
The median home value in ZIP 01515 is $381,200, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01515?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01515 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01515?
ZIP code 01515 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 384 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01515?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01515 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01515?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01515 increased by 19.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 01515?
In ZIP code 01515, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% 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 01515?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01515 is 33.3 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 01515?
In ZIP code 01515, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01515?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01515 is 7.1% 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 East 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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