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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
$141,250
Median income
$481,200
Median home value
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $64,863. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.4%. Housing costs here run $481,200 for a typical home value (20% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,226 a month; 81.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Worcester County, letting you compare 01534 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 01534

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Northbridge, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01534.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 01534?

46.7

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.7%
African American 1.6%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

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

$64,863

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01534 ranks nationally

Northbridge, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$141,250 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 64.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,535

Total Housing Units

2,446

Occupied Units

89

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%

$481,200

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01534 ranks #9 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 01534 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 01534 ranks #4 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
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

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Pop: 40,883
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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 Northbridge, MA Massachusetts

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.