Shrewsbury, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01545
Worcester County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,299
- 657/sq mi High-density area
- $139,302
- Median income Above-median income area
- $592,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 65.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shrewsbury pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 657
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01545 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 01545 (Shrewsbury, MA) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.8 in 2023 to 265.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01545 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with 35,299 residents across 53.7 square miles, a density of 657 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01545 skews affluent, with a median household income of $139,302 (20% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $68,008. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.7% and unemployment is 2.4%. Median home value is $592,300 (1% below the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $2,116; 72.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Worcester County, so 01545 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 01545
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shrewsbury, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01545.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
111 establishments
- Construction
Construction
110 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
100 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
98 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
86 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 01545, Shrewsbury, 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
35,299
Population
53.7
Area (sq mi)
657
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01545?
40.6
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
26.8%
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?
$139,302
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$68,008
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
30.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01545 ranks nationally
Shrewsbury, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$139,302 Top 5% higher than 95% of 30,318 US 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
15,393housing units
15,393
Total Housing Units
14,708
Occupied Units
685
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$592,300
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$2,116
Median Rent
1979
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
266
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+166%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01545 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 180 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 199 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 227 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 249 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 266 |
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 878 business establishments in ZIP 01545, employing approximately 14,886 people with a combined annual payroll of $797,805,000.
878
Businesses
14,886
Employees
$797.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 111 | 12.6% |
| Construction | 110 | 12.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 100 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 98 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 86 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 63 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 52 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 47 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 3.6% |
| Educational services | 28 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 2.4% |
| Information | 13 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.5% |
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 01545 vs 01536 →
ZIP 01545 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01545
Shrewsbury (01545)
35,299 residents
- 01604
Worcester (01604)
34,677 residents
- 01605
Worcester (01605)
26,221 residents
- 01609
Worcester (01609)
22,421 residents
- 01606
Worcester (01606)
19,077 residents
- 01581
Westborough (01581)
18,272 residents
- 01532
Northborough (01532)
14,155 residents
- 01536 6,888
North Grafton (01536)
6,888 residents
- 01519 6,595
Grafton (01519)
6,595 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01545 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01545 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01519
Grafton (01519)
$178,263 median income
- 01532
Northborough (01532)
$153,199 median income
- 01581
Westborough (01581)
$141,944 median income
- 01505
Boylston (01505)
$140,962 median income
- 01545
Shrewsbury (01545)
$139,302 median income
- 01536
North Grafton (01536)
$115,938 median income
- 01606
Worcester (01606)
$92,105 median income
- 01604
Worcester (01604)
$73,505 median income
- 01609 $68,381
Worcester (01609)
$68,381 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01545 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01536 | North Grafton, MA | 6,888 | 3.8 mi |
| 01605 | Worcester, MA | 26,221 | 3.7 mi |
| 01505 | Boylston, MA | 4,355 | 5.0 mi |
| 01604 | Worcester, MA | 34,677 | 3.5 mi |
| 01532 | Northborough, MA | 14,155 | 4.4 mi |
| 01608 | Worcester, MA | 3,888 | 4.7 mi |
| 01606 | Worcester, MA | 19,077 | 4.6 mi |
| 01609 | Worcester, MA | 22,421 | 5.8 mi |
| 01581 | Westborough, MA | 18,272 | 5.3 mi |
| 01519 | Grafton, MA | 6,595 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01545, 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 (35,299 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 01545 in?
ZIP code 01545 (Shrewsbury) 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 01545?
ZIP code 01545 in Shrewsbury, MA has a population of 35,299 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01545?
The median household income in ZIP 01545 is $139,302, which is 83% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01545?
The median home value in ZIP 01545 is $592,300, which is 113% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01545?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01545 is White at 61.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01545?
ZIP code 01545 has 878 business establishments employing approximately 14,886 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01545?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01545 are: Retail trade (111), Construction (110), Professional, scientific, and technical services (100). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01545?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01545 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 01545?
In ZIP code 01545, 79.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.6% 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 01545?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01545 is 30.9 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 01545?
In ZIP code 01545, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01545?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01545 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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