PlainZIP

Rochdale, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01542

Worcester County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,202
211/sq mi
$96,111
Median income
$405,100
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rochdale pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
211
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01542 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01542 covers 10.4 square miles in Rochdale, Worcester County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,202 residents on file, a density of 211 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01542 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,111 (17% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $48,146. Local economic indicators show a 2.3% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $405,100 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $1,474 per month, and 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. To put 01542 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 01542

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochdale, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01542.

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 01542, Rochdale, 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

2,202

Population

10.4

Area (sq mi)

211

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01542?

58.8

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 87.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$96,111

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$48,146

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

31.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01542 ranks nationally

Rochdale, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,111 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,088

Total Housing Units

1,082

Occupied Units

6

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$405,100

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$1,474

Median Rent

1969

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

-2.0%

YoY Change (2024)

274

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+174%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01542 have decreased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.4% 174
2021 +17.3% 204
2022 +14.8% 234
2023 +19.4% 280
2024 -2.0% 274

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 37 business establishments in ZIP 01542, employing approximately 527 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,902,000.

37

Businesses

527

Employees

$33.9M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 29.7%
Retail trade 6 16.2%
Other services (except public administration) 6 16.2%
Wholesale trade 5 13.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 8.1%

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 01542 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 01542 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 01542 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 01542 ranks #7 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
01524 Leicester, MA 6,696 3.3 mi
01537 North Oxford, MA 2,248 3.0 mi
01611 Cherry Valley, MA 2,242 3.0 mi
01501 Auburn, MA 16,075 3.4 mi
01603 Worcester, MA 19,916 4.5 mi
01507 Charlton, MA 12,981 5.5 mi
01562 Spencer, MA 11,688 5.2 mi
01612 Paxton, MA 4,845 7.6 mi
01602 Worcester, MA 22,819 5.8 mi
01515 East Brookfield, MA 2,183 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Worcester County

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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 Rochdale, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01542 in? ▼
ZIP code 01542 (Rochdale) 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 01542? ▼
ZIP code 01542 in Rochdale, MA has a population of 2,202 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01542? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01542 is $96,111, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01542? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01542 is $405,100, which is 46% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01542? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01542 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01542? ▼
ZIP code 01542 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 527 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01542? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01542 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01542? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01542 decreased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. 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 01542? ▼
In ZIP code 01542, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 01542? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01542 is 31.8 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 01542? ▼
In ZIP code 01542, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01542? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01542 is 2.3% 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.