ZIP Code 01534
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Northbridge · Worcester County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 5,631
- Median income
- $141,250
- Median home value
- $481,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 44.6%
- Land area
- 22.7 sq mi
248/sq mi
▲ 85% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 73% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.7
New York
ZIP code 01534 in Northbridge, Massachusetts has a population of 5,631. The median household income is $141,250, which is 85% above the national average. Median home value is $481,200, 73% above the US average. 44.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01534 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.7 square miles in Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 5,631 residents, producing a population density of 248 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 01534 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01534 sits at $141,250 (22% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $64,863. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $481,200 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,226 per month, and 81.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01534 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Worcester County, so you can benchmark 01534 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 01534
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$64,863
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 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?
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
$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 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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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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