ZIP Code 01518
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Fiskdale · Worcester County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 2,974
- Median income
- $136,111
- Median home value
- $452,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 54.3%
- Land area
- 23.0 sq mi
129/sq mi
▲ 78% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 63% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.3
New York
ZIP code 01518 in Fiskdale, Massachusetts has a population of 2,974. The median household income is $136,111, which is 78% above the national average. Median home value is $452,900, 63% above the US average. 54.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01518 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 23.0 square miles in Fiskdale, Worcester County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 2,974 residents, producing a population density of 129 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 01518 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01518 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $452,900 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $767 per month, and 72.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01518 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 01518
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01518.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 01518?
44.3
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
5.9%
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?
$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
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?
1,228
Total Housing Units
1,196
Occupied Units
32
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01518 vs 01566 →
| 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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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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