Princeton, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01541
Worcester County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,413
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $158,750
- Median income Above-median income area
- $520,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Princeton pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01541 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 01541 (Princeton, MA) fell -3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.9 in 2023 to 218.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01541 covers 91.7 square miles in Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,413 residents on file, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01541 skews affluent, with a median household income of $158,750 (37% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $78,965. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.2% and unemployment is 0.4%. Median home value is $520,500 (13% below the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $897; 94.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, 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 01541 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 01541
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Princeton, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01541.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 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 01541, Princeton, 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
3,413
Population
91.7
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01541?
46.1
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
3.4%
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?
$158,750
Median Household Income
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$78,965
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
36.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01541 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Princeton, 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)
$158,750 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
1,417housing units
1,417
Total Housing Units
1,330
Occupied Units
87
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$520,500
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$897
Median Rent
1975
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
-3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01541 have decreased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 150 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 169 |
| 2022 | +19.3% | 201 |
| 2023 | +12.7% | 227 |
| 2024 | -3.8% | 218 |
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 74 business establishments in ZIP 01541, employing approximately 1,085 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,331,000.
74
Businesses
1,085
Employees
$26.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 20.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 4.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 01541 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01453
Leominster (01453)
40,883 residents
- 01420
Fitchburg (01420)
40,337 residents
- 01520 13,997
Holden (01520)
13,997 residents
- 01543 7,973
Rutland (01543)
7,973 residents
- 01564 7,808
Sterling (01564)
7,808 residents
- 01583 7,591
West Boylston (01583)
7,591 residents
- 01473 7,277
Westminster (01473)
7,277 residents
- 01612 4,845
Paxton (01612)
4,845 residents
- 01452 4,382
Hubbardston (01452)
4,382 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01541 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01541 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01541
Princeton (01541)
$158,750 median income
- 01520
Holden (01520)
$148,125 median income
- 01543
Rutland (01543)
$145,707 median income
- 01612
Paxton (01612)
$134,083 median income
- 01564
Sterling (01564)
$129,063 median income
- 01452
Hubbardston (01452)
$123,500 median income
- 01473
Westminster (01473)
$106,331 median income
- 01583
West Boylston (01583)
$106,094 median income
- 01522
Jefferson (01522)
$100,625 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01541 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01522 | Jefferson, MA | 3,310 | 5.2 mi |
| 01473 | Westminster, MA | 7,277 | 6.6 mi |
| 01564 | Sterling, MA | 7,808 | 5.6 mi |
| 01520 | Holden, MA | 13,997 | 8.5 mi |
| 01452 | Hubbardston, MA | 4,382 | 6.6 mi |
| 01543 | Rutland, MA | 7,973 | 6.6 mi |
| 01453 | Leominster, MA | 40,883 | 7.5 mi |
| 01583 | West Boylston, MA | 7,591 | 7.7 mi |
| 01420 | Fitchburg, MA | 40,337 | 9.5 mi |
| 01612 | Paxton, MA | 4,845 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01541, 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 (3,413 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 01541 in?
ZIP code 01541 (Princeton) 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 01541?
ZIP code 01541 in Princeton, MA has a population of 3,413 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01541?
The median household income in ZIP 01541 is $158,750, which is 108% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01541?
The median home value in ZIP 01541 is $520,500, which is 87% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01541?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01541 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01541?
ZIP code 01541 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 1,085 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01541?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01541 are: Construction (15), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01541?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01541 decreased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 01541?
In ZIP code 01541, 74.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.4% 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 01541?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01541 is 36.5 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 01541?
In ZIP code 01541, approximately 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01541?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01541 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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