PlainZIP

Jefferson, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01522

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

3,310
78/sq mi
$100,625
Median income
$423,900
Median home value
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jefferson pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
78
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01522 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01522 covers 42.4 square miles in Jefferson, Worcester County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,310 residents on file, a density of 78 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01522 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,625 (13% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $48,633. Local economic indicators show a 7.5% poverty rate alongside 6.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $423,900 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $1,164 per month, and 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, 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 01522 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 01522

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jefferson, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01522.

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 01522, Jefferson, 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

3,310

Population

42.4

Area (sq mi)

78

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01522?

41.2

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

8.4%

Foreign-Born

White 85.6%
African American 2.9%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$100,625

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$48,633

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

33.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01522 ranks nationally

Jefferson, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,625 Top 19% higher than 81% 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 74.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,180

Total Housing Units

1,180

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%

$423,900

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$1,164

Median Rent

1982

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

+14.5%

YoY Change (2024)

278

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+178%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01522 have increased 14.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 181
2021 +9.0% 197
2022 +12.7% 223
2023 +9.3% 243
2024 +14.5% 278

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 46 business establishments in ZIP 01522, employing approximately 159 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,578,000.

46

Businesses

159

Employees

$8.6M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 17.4%
Other services (except public administration) 7 15.2%
Construction 6 13.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 4 8.7%
Retail trade 3 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.5%

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 01522 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 01522 ranks #0 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 01522 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 01522 ranks #8 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
01520 Holden, MA 13,997 3.3 mi
01541 Princeton, MA 3,413 5.2 mi
01583 West Boylston, MA 7,591 4.4 mi
01543 Rutland, MA 7,973 5.0 mi
01602 Worcester, MA 22,819 7.6 mi
01612 Paxton, MA 4,845 5.8 mi
01609 Worcester, MA 22,421 6.9 mi
01606 Worcester, MA 19,077 6.0 mi
01611 Cherry Valley, MA 2,242 9.9 mi
01564 Sterling, MA 7,808 6.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Worcester County

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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 Jefferson, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01522 in? ▼
ZIP code 01522 (Jefferson) 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 01522? ▼
ZIP code 01522 in Jefferson, MA has a population of 3,310 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01522? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01522 is $100,625, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01522? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01522 is $423,900, which is 52% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01522? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01522 is White at 85.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01522? ▼
ZIP code 01522 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 159 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01522? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01522 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8), Other services (except public administration) (7), Construction (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01522? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01522 increased by 14.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 01522? ▼
In ZIP code 01522, 74.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.0% 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 01522? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01522 is 33.9 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 01522? ▼
In ZIP code 01522, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01522? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01522 is 7.5% 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.