ZIP Code 01541

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Princeton · Worcester County · Massachusetts

Population
3,413

37/sq mi

Median income
$158,750

▲ 108% vs US

higher than 97% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$520,500

▲ 87% vs US

higher than 88% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
59.4%

Median age 46.1

Land area
91.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 01541 in Princeton, Massachusetts has a population of 3,413. The median household income is $158,750, which is 108% above the national average. Median home value is $520,500, 87% above the US average. 59.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01541 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 91.7 square miles in Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 3,413 residents, producing a population density of 37 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 01541 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01541 sits at $158,750 (37% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $78,965. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.4%. On housing, the median home value is $520,500 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $897 per month, and 94.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01541 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Worcester County, so you can benchmark 01541 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 01541

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01541.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,413

Population

91.7

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01541?

46.1

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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

$78,965

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

0.4%

Unemployment Rate

36.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,417

Total Housing Units

1,330

Occupied Units

87

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.3%
Renter 5.7%

$520,500

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$897

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 01541 vs 01522 →

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

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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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Official Data Resources for Princeton, MA

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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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