ZIP Code 01516
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Douglas · Worcester County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 8,500
- Median income
- $153,172
- Median home value
- $467,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.7%
- Land area
- 95.2 sq mi
89/sq mi
▲ 101% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 68% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.2
New York
ZIP code 01516 in Douglas, Massachusetts has a population of 8,500. The median household income is $153,172, which is 101% above the national average. Median home value is $467,000, 68% above the US average. 41.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01516 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 95.2 square miles in Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 8,500 residents, producing a population density of 89 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 01516 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01516 sits at $153,172 (32% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $59,010. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $467,000 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $1,503 per month, and 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01516 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Worcester County, so you can benchmark 01516 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 01516
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01516.
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 12
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 10
Accommodation and food services
10 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01516, Douglas, 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
8,500
Population
95.2
Area (sq mi)
89
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01516?
43.2
Median Age
44.8%
Male
55.2%
Female
1.6%
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?
$153,172
Median Household Income
+32% vs state
$59,010
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
34.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,527
Total Housing Units
3,350
Occupied Units
177
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$467,000
Median Home Value
-22% vs state
$1,503
Median Rent
1986
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
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01516 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 169 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 190 |
| 2022 | +12.5% | 214 |
| 2023 | +11.0% | 237 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 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 125 business establishments in ZIP 01516, employing approximately 842 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,677,000.
125
Businesses
842
Employees
$48.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 32 | 25.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 9.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 8.0% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 7.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01516 vs 01590 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01590 | Sutton, MA | 8,875 | 5.6 mi |
| 02859 | Pascoag, RI | 6,738 | 6.0 mi |
| 01570 | Webster, MA | 16,767 | 5.0 mi |
| 01569 | Uxbridge, MA | 13,569 | 5.9 mi |
| 01588 | Whitinsville, MA | 9,733 | 6.2 mi |
| 01527 | Millbury, MA | 13,246 | 9.7 mi |
| 01540 | Oxford, MA | 11,291 | 7.0 mi |
| 02830 | Harrisville, RI | 5,976 | 7.1 mi |
| 01525 | Linwood, MA | 290 | 7.1 mi |
| 06277 | Thompson, CT | 4,140 | 7.4 mi |
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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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