ZIP Code 01532
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Northborough · Worcester County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 14,155
- Median income
- $153,199
- Median home value
- $620,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 65.5%
- Land area
- 47.8 sq mi
296/sq mi
▲ 101% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 123% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 45
New York
ZIP code 01532 in Northborough, Massachusetts has a population of 14,155. The median household income is $153,199, which is 101% above the national average. Median home value is $620,000, 123% above the US average. 65.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01532 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 47.8 square miles in Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 14,155 residents, producing a population density of 296 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 01532 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01532 sits at $153,199 (32% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $77,642. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $620,000 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $1,919 per month, and 83.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01532 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 65.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Worcester County, so you can benchmark 01532 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 01532
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$77,642
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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