North Brookfield, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01535
Worcester County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,680
- 85/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,285
- Median income Near-median income area
- $359,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Brookfield pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 85
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01535 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 01535 (North Brookfield, MA) rose +18.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 220.9 in 2023 to 261.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01535 covers 55.1 square miles in North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,680 residents on file, a density of 85 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01535 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,285 (31% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,980. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $359,100 (40% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $981; owner occupancy is 69.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Worcester County, so 01535 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 01535
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Brookfield, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01535.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade 7
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 7
Accommodation and food services
7 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 01535, North Brookfield, 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
4,680
Population
55.1
Area (sq mi)
85
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01535?
45.2
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
1.8%
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?
$79,285
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$43,980
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
37.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01535 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
North Brookfield, 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)
$79,285 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
2,151housing units
2,151
Total Housing Units
1,869
Occupied Units
282
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$359,100
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$981
Median Rent
1953
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
+18.5%
YoY Change (2024)
262
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+162%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01535 have increased 18.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 174 |
| 2021 | +14.8% | 200 |
| 2022 | +10.5% | 221 |
| 2023 | -0.1% | 221 |
| 2024 | +18.5% | 262 |
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 87 business establishments in ZIP 01535, employing approximately 896 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,218,000.
87
Businesses
896
Employees
$47.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 24.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 9.2% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 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 01535 vs 01515 →
ZIP 01535 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01562
Spencer (01562)
11,688 residents
- 01535
North Brookfield (01535)
4,680 residents
- 01585 4,554
West Brookfield (01585)
4,554 residents
- 01506 3,390
Brookfield (01506)
3,390 residents
- 01083 2,888
Warren (01083)
2,888 residents
- 01515 2,183
East Brookfield (01515)
2,183 residents
- 01068 1,902
Oakham (01068)
1,902 residents
- 01031 1,308
Gilbertville (01031)
1,308 residents
- 01531 999
New Braintree (01531)
999 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01535 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01535 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01068
Oakham (01068)
$102,000 median income
- 01531
New Braintree (01531)
$99,500 median income
- 01585
West Brookfield (01585)
$87,857 median income
- 01506
Brookfield (01506)
$81,250 median income
- 01515
East Brookfield (01515)
$81,042 median income
- 01562
Spencer (01562)
$80,533 median income
- 01074
South Barre (01074)
$79,583 median income
- 01535
North Brookfield (01535)
$79,285 median income
- 01083
Warren (01083)
$64,032 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01535 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01515 | East Brookfield, MA | 2,183 | 4.8 mi |
| 01531 | New Braintree, MA | 999 | 4.3 mi |
| 01506 | Brookfield, MA | 3,390 | 5.4 mi |
| 01562 | Spencer, MA | 11,688 | 4.7 mi |
| 01585 | West Brookfield, MA | 4,554 | 4.7 mi |
| 01068 | Oakham, MA | 1,902 | 5.8 mi |
| 01074 | South Barre, MA | 319 | 8.1 mi |
| 01094 | Wheelwright, MA | 351 | 6.9 mi |
| 01031 | Gilbertville, MA | 1,308 | 7.4 mi |
| 01083 | Warren, MA | 2,888 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01535, 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 (4,680 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 01535 in?
ZIP code 01535 (North Brookfield) 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 01535?
ZIP code 01535 in North Brookfield, MA has a population of 4,680 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01535?
The median household income in ZIP 01535 is $79,285, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01535?
The median home value in ZIP 01535 is $359,100, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01535?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01535 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01535?
ZIP code 01535 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 896 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01535?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01535 are: Construction (21), Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (7). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01535?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01535 increased by 18.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 01535?
In ZIP code 01535, 72.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 01535?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01535 is 37.2 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 01535?
In ZIP code 01535, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01535?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01535 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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