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Fiskdale, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01518

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

2,974
129/sq mi
$136,111
Median income
$452,900
Median home value
54.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
129
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01518 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01518 covers 23.0 square miles in Fiskdale, Worcester County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,974 residents on file, a density of 129 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01518 skews affluent, with a median household income of $136,111 (18% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $67,700. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. Housing costs here run $452,900 for a typical home value (24% below the state average), with rent averaging $767 a month; 72.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 47 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Worcester County, so you can benchmark 01518 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 01518

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fiskdale, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01518.

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 01518, Fiskdale, 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

2,974

Population

23.0

Area (sq mi)

129

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01518?

44.3

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 87.8%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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?

$136,111

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$67,700

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

46.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01518 ranks nationally

Fiskdale, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$136,111 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,228

Total Housing Units

1,196

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$452,900

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$767

Median Rent

1989

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

+21.8%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01518 have increased 21.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 168
2021 +17.0% 197
2022 +9.9% 216
2023 +0.9% 218
2024 +21.8% 266

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 63 business establishments in ZIP 01518, employing approximately 612 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,850,000.

63

Businesses

612

Employees

$27.9M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 14 22.2%
Construction 6 9.5%
Retail trade 6 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 9.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 7.9%
Health care and social assistance 5 7.9%
Finance and insurance 4 6.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 6.3%
Manufacturing 3 4.8%
Educational services 3 4.8%

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 01518 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 01518 ranks #7 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 01518 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 01518 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
01566 Sturbridge, MA 6,294 2.4 mi
01506 Brookfield, MA 3,390 4.9 mi
01010 Brimfield, MA 3,609 4.5 mi
01521 Holland, MA 2,481 5.0 mi
01550 Southbridge, MA 16,719 6.2 mi
01515 East Brookfield, MA 2,183 6.6 mi
01083 Warren, MA 2,888 6.8 mi
01585 West Brookfield, MA 4,554 8.5 mi
01081 Wales, MA 1,698 7.1 mi
01535 North Brookfield, MA 4,680 10.3 mi

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Pop: 40,883
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Pop: 40,337
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Pop: 35,299
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Pop: 34,677
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Pop: 28,061
01605 standard
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Pop: 26,221

Related Areas

Worcester County Fiskdale, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01518 in? ▼
ZIP code 01518 (Fiskdale) 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 01518? ▼
ZIP code 01518 in Fiskdale, MA has a population of 2,974 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01518? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01518 is $136,111, which is 78% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01518? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01518 is $452,900, which is 63% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01518? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01518 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01518? ▼
ZIP code 01518 has 63 business establishments employing approximately 612 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01518? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01518 are: Accommodation and food services (14), Construction (6), Retail trade (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01518? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01518 increased by 21.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 01518? ▼
In ZIP code 01518, 69.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.3% 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 01518? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01518 is 46.6 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 01518? ▼
In ZIP code 01518, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01518? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01518 is 6.7% 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.