North Oxford, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01537
Worcester County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,248
- 124/sq mi High-density area
- $102,956
- Median income Above-median income area
- $353,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Oxford pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 124
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01537 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 01537 covers 18.1 square miles in North Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,248 residents on file, a density of 124 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01537 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,956 (11% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,495. The poverty rate is 7.3%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $353,500 (41% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,138; owner occupancy is 77.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Worcester County, so 01537 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 01537
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Oxford, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01537.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 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 01537, North Oxford, 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
2,248
Population
18.1
Area (sq mi)
124
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01537?
35.5
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
17.6%
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?
$102,956
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$39,495
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01537 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
North Oxford, 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)
$102,956 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Massachusetts 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
913housing units
913
Total Housing Units
877
Occupied Units
36
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$353,500
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,138
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 73 business establishments in ZIP 01537, employing approximately 954 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,585,000.
73
Businesses
954
Employees
$57.6M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 17.8% |
| Construction | 11 | 15.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 9.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.5% |
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 01537 vs 01542 →
ZIP 01537 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01603
Worcester (01603)
19,916 residents
- 01570
Webster (01570)
16,767 residents
- 01501
Auburn (01501)
16,075 residents
- 01527
Millbury (01527)
13,246 residents
- 01507
Charlton (01507)
12,981 residents
- 01571
Dudley (01571)
11,390 residents
- 01540
Oxford (01540)
11,291 residents
- 01524 6,696
Leicester (01524)
6,696 residents
- 01537 2,248
North Oxford (01537)
2,248 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01537 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01537 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01527
Millbury (01527)
$118,790 median income
- 01507
Charlton (01507)
$117,587 median income
- 01501
Auburn (01501)
$116,762 median income
- 01540
Oxford (01540)
$110,579 median income
- 01611
Cherry Valley (01611)
$109,868 median income
- 01537
North Oxford (01537)
$102,956 median income
- 01524
Leicester (01524)
$102,099 median income
- 01542
Rochdale (01542)
$96,111 median income
- 01571
Dudley (01571)
$84,604 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01537 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01542 | Rochdale, MA | 2,202 | 3.0 mi |
| 01540 | Oxford, MA | 11,291 | 3.6 mi |
| 01501 | Auburn, MA | 16,075 | 3.4 mi |
| 01611 | Cherry Valley, MA | 2,242 | 5.4 mi |
| 01507 | Charlton, MA | 12,981 | 4.3 mi |
| 01524 | Leicester, MA | 6,696 | 6.2 mi |
| 01603 | Worcester, MA | 19,916 | 6.2 mi |
| 01527 | Millbury, MA | 13,246 | 6.4 mi |
| 01571 | Dudley, MA | 11,390 | 7.7 mi |
| 01570 | Webster, MA | 16,767 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01537, 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 (2,248 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 01537 in?
ZIP code 01537 (North Oxford) 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 01537?
ZIP code 01537 in North Oxford, MA has a population of 2,248 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01537?
The median household income in ZIP 01537 is $102,956, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01537?
The median home value in ZIP 01537 is $353,500, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01537?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01537 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01537?
ZIP code 01537 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 954 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01537?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01537 are: Retail trade (13), Construction (11), Professional, scientific, and technical services (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01537?
In ZIP code 01537, 47.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.1% 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 01537?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01537 is 24.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01537?
In ZIP code 01537, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01537?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01537 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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