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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
$158,750
Median income
$520,500
Median home value
59.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $78,965. Poverty here runs at 4.2%, with unemployment measured at 0.4%. Housing costs here run $520,500 for a typical home value (13% below the state average), with rent averaging $897 a month; 94.3% of 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. To put 01541 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Worcester County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 01541 ranks nationally

Princeton, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$158,750 Top 3% higher than 97% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01541 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 01541 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Worcester County

01453 standard
Leominster, MA
Pop: 40,883
01420 standard
Fitchburg, MA
Pop: 40,337
01545 standard
Shrewsbury, MA
Pop: 35,299
01604 standard
Worcester, MA
Pop: 34,677
01757 standard
Milford, MA
Pop: 28,061
01605 standard
Worcester, MA
Pop: 26,221

Related Areas

Worcester County Princeton, MA Massachusetts

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.