Northborough, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01532
Worcester County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,155
- 296/sq mi High-density area
- $153,199
- Median income Above-median income area
- $620,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 65.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Northborough pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 296
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01532 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 01532 (Northborough, MA) rose +12.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.9 in 2023 to 255.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01532 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, home to 14,155 residents across 47.8 square miles, a density of 296 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01532 skews affluent, with a median household income of $153,199 (32% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $77,642. The poverty rate is 3.7%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $620,000 (3% above the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $1,919; 83.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Worcester County, so 01532 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 01532
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Northborough, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01532.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
78 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
69 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 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 01532, Northborough, 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
14,155
Population
47.8
Area (sq mi)
296
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01532?
45.0
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
17.7%
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?
$153,199
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$77,642
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01532 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Northborough, 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)
$153,199 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
6,108housing units
6,108
Total Housing Units
5,929
Occupied Units
179
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$620,000
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,919
Median Rent
1980
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
+12.3%
YoY Change (2024)
256
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+156%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01532 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 169 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 188 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 211 |
| 2023 | +7.9% | 228 |
| 2024 | +12.3% | 256 |
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 536 business establishments in ZIP 01532, employing approximately 7,576 people with a combined annual payroll of $531,044,000.
536
Businesses
7,576
Employees
$531.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 78 | 14.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 69 | 12.9% |
| Retail trade | 61 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 58 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 50 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 2.2% |
| Information | 10 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.6% |
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 01532 vs 01503 →
ZIP 01532 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01752
Marlborough (01752)
38,499 residents
- 01545
Shrewsbury (01545)
35,299 residents
- 01581
Westborough (01581)
18,272 residents
- 01532 14,155
Northborough (01532)
14,155 residents
- 01510 13,606
Clinton (01510)
13,606 residents
- 01772 9,370
Southborough (01772)
9,370 residents
- 01536 6,888
North Grafton (01536)
6,888 residents
- 01519 6,595
Grafton (01519)
6,595 residents
- 01740 4,897
Bolton (01740)
4,897 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01532 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01532 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01740
Bolton (01740)
$205,449 median income
- 01772
Southborough (01772)
$201,568 median income
- 01519
Grafton (01519)
$178,263 median income
- 01532
Northborough (01532)
$153,199 median income
- 01581
Westborough (01581)
$141,944 median income
- 01505
Boylston (01505)
$140,962 median income
- 01545
Shrewsbury (01545)
$139,302 median income
- 01503
Berlin (01503)
$121,336 median income
- 01536
North Grafton (01536)
$115,938 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01532 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01503 | Berlin, MA | 2,866 | 4.2 mi |
| 01581 | Westborough, MA | 18,272 | 4.1 mi |
| 01505 | Boylston, MA | 4,355 | 4.5 mi |
| 01545 | Shrewsbury, MA | 35,299 | 4.4 mi |
| 01752 | Marlborough, MA | 38,499 | 5.4 mi |
| 01510 | Clinton, MA | 13,606 | 6.5 mi |
| 01536 | North Grafton, MA | 6,888 | 6.7 mi |
| 01772 | Southborough, MA | 9,370 | 6.1 mi |
| 01740 | Bolton, MA | 4,897 | 8.1 mi |
| 01519 | Grafton, MA | 6,595 | 8.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01532, 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 (14,155 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 01532 in?
ZIP code 01532 (Northborough) 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 01532?
ZIP code 01532 in Northborough, MA has a population of 14,155 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01532?
The median household income in ZIP 01532 is $153,199, which is 101% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01532?
The median home value in ZIP 01532 is $620,000, which is 123% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01532?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01532 is White at 76.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01532?
ZIP code 01532 has 536 business establishments employing approximately 7,576 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01532?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01532 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (78), Health care and social assistance (69), Retail trade (61). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01532?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01532 increased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 01532?
In ZIP code 01532, 79.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.5% 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 01532?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01532 is 31.0 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 01532?
In ZIP code 01532, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01532?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01532 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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