Northbridge, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01534
Worcester County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,631
- 248/sq mi High-density area
- $141,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $481,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Northbridge pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 248
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01534 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 01534 (Northbridge, MA) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 236.1 in 2023 to 248.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01534 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, home to 5,631 residents across 22.7 square miles, a density of 248 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01534 skews affluent, with a median household income of $141,250 (22% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,863. The poverty rate is 3.3%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $481,200 (20% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,226; owner occupancy is 81.6%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Worcester County, so 01534 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 01534
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Northbridge, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01534.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 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 01534, Northbridge, 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
5,631
Population
22.7
Area (sq mi)
248
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01534?
46.7
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
6.0%
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?
$141,250
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$64,863
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01534 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Northbridge, 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)
$141,250 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
2,535housing units
2,535
Total Housing Units
2,446
Occupied Units
89
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$481,200
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,226
Median Rent
1985
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01534 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 168 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 185 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 211 |
| 2023 | +11.8% | 236 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 249 |
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 85 business establishments in ZIP 01534, employing approximately 840 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,884,000.
85
Businesses
840
Employees
$46.9M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 22.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 14.1% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 10.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.5% |
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 01534 vs 01525 →
ZIP 01534 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01569
Uxbridge (01569)
13,569 residents
- 01588
Whitinsville (01588)
9,733 residents
- 01590
Sutton (01590)
8,875 residents
- 01568
Upton (01568)
7,480 residents
- 01536
North Grafton (01536)
6,888 residents
- 01519
Grafton (01519)
6,595 residents
- 01747
Hopedale (01747)
5,911 residents
- 01756
Mendon (01756)
5,839 residents
- 01534
Northbridge (01534)
5,631 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01534 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01534 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
- 01568
Upton (01568)
$160,417 median income
- 01590
Sutton (01590)
$147,015 median income
- 01534
Northbridge (01534)
$141,250 median income
- 01756
Mendon (01756)
$132,256 median income
- 01569
Uxbridge (01569)
$124,222 median income
- 01536
North Grafton (01536)
$115,938 median income
- 01747
Hopedale (01747)
$115,722 median income
- 01560
South Grafton (01560)
$107,031 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01534 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01525 | Linwood, MA | 290 | 2.4 mi |
| 01588 | Whitinsville, MA | 9,733 | 2.0 mi |
| 01560 | South Grafton, MA | 4,527 | 3.0 mi |
| 01568 | Upton, MA | 7,480 | 3.2 mi |
| 01569 | Uxbridge, MA | 13,569 | 5.7 mi |
| 01519 | Grafton, MA | 6,595 | 4.6 mi |
| 01590 | Sutton, MA | 8,875 | 5.5 mi |
| 01747 | Hopedale, MA | 5,911 | 5.6 mi |
| 01756 | Mendon, MA | 5,839 | 5.7 mi |
| 01536 | North Grafton, MA | 6,888 | 6.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01534, 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 (5,631 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 01534 in?
ZIP code 01534 (Northbridge) 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 01534?
ZIP code 01534 in Northbridge, MA has a population of 5,631 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01534?
The median household income in ZIP 01534 is $141,250, which is 85% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01534?
The median home value in ZIP 01534 is $481,200, which is 73% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01534?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01534 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01534?
ZIP code 01534 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 840 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01534?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01534 are: Construction (19), Health care and social assistance (12), Manufacturing (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01534?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01534 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 01534?
In ZIP code 01534, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.6% 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 01534?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01534 is 26.5 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 01534?
In ZIP code 01534, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01534?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01534 is 3.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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