Millbury, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01527
Worcester County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,246
- 328/sq mi High-density area
- $118,790
- Median income Above-median income area
- $450,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Millbury pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 328
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01527 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01527 (Millbury, MA) rose +7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 254.2 in 2023 to 273.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01527 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, home to 13,246 residents across 40.3 square miles, a density of 328 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01527 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,790 (3% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,652. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.0% and unemployment is 2.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $450,100 (25% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,623; owner occupancy is 75.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Worcester County, so 01527 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 01527
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Millbury, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01527.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
62 establishments
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
28 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01527, Millbury, 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
13,246
Population
40.3
Area (sq mi)
328
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01527?
42.6
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
9.2%
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?
$118,790
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$55,652
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01527 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Millbury, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$118,790 Top 41% higher than 59% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,819housing units
5,819
Total Housing Units
5,572
Occupied Units
247
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$450,100
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,623
Median Rent
1965
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
+7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
273
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+173%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01527 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 186 |
| 2021 | +14.0% | 212 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 237 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 254 |
| 2024 | +7.4% | 273 |
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 316 business establishments in ZIP 01527, employing approximately 4,454 people with a combined annual payroll of $201,448,000.
316
Businesses
4,454
Employees
$201.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 62 | 19.6% |
| Construction | 42 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 9.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 3.2% |
| Information | 8 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.3% |
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 01527 vs 01607 →
ZIP 01527 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01604
Worcester (01604)
34,677 residents
- 01605
Worcester (01605)
26,221 residents
- 01610
Worcester (01610)
23,945 residents
- 01603
Worcester (01603)
19,916 residents
- 01501
Auburn (01501)
16,075 residents
- 01527 13,246
Millbury (01527)
13,246 residents
- 01590 8,875
Sutton (01590)
8,875 residents
- 01607 8,351
Worcester (01607)
8,351 residents
- 01519 6,595
Grafton (01519)
6,595 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01527 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01527 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01519
Grafton (01519)
$178,263 median income
- 01590
Sutton (01590)
$147,015 median income
- 01527
Millbury (01527)
$118,790 median income
- 01501
Auburn (01501)
$116,762 median income
- 01560
South Grafton (01560)
$107,031 median income
- 01607
Worcester (01607)
$78,727 median income
- 01604
Worcester (01604)
$73,505 median income
- 01603 $66,049
Worcester (01603)
$66,049 median income
- 01605 $54,642
Worcester (01605)
$54,642 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01527 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01607 | Worcester, MA | 8,351 | 2.6 mi |
| 01604 | Worcester, MA | 34,677 | 4.1 mi |
| 01501 | Auburn, MA | 16,075 | 3.7 mi |
| 01590 | Sutton, MA | 8,875 | 4.2 mi |
| 01610 | Worcester, MA | 23,945 | 4.2 mi |
| 01608 | Worcester, MA | 3,888 | 5.0 mi |
| 01519 | Grafton, MA | 6,595 | 4.8 mi |
| 01605 | Worcester, MA | 26,221 | 6.8 mi |
| 01560 | South Grafton, MA | 4,527 | 5.1 mi |
| 01603 | Worcester, MA | 19,916 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01527, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,246 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 01527 in?
ZIP code 01527 (Millbury) 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 01527?
ZIP code 01527 in Millbury, MA has a population of 13,246 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01527?
The median household income in ZIP 01527 is $118,790, which is 56% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01527?
The median home value in ZIP 01527 is $450,100, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01527?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01527 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01527?
ZIP code 01527 has 316 business establishments employing approximately 4,454 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01527?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01527 are: Retail trade (62), Construction (42), Other services (except public administration) (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01527?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01527 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 01527?
In ZIP code 01527, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.1% 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 01527?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01527 is 28.9 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 01527?
In ZIP code 01527, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01527?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01527 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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