PlainZIP

Southbridge, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01550

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

16,719
319/sq mi
$66,287
Median income
$294,800
Median home value
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Southbridge pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
319
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01550 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01550 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, home to 16,719 residents across 52.4 square miles, a density of 319 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01550 reports a modest median household income of $66,287 (43% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $35,249. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. Housing costs here run $294,800 for a typical home value (51% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,256 a month; 42.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 01550 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 01550

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Southbridge, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01550.

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 01550, Southbridge, 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

16,719

Population

52.4

Area (sq mi)

319

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01550?

40.9

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 59.1%
African American 5.4%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%

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?

$66,287

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$35,249

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01550 ranks nationally

Southbridge, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,287 41st percentile higher than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 53.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

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

What does housing look like?

7,599

Total Housing Units

7,260

Occupied Units

339

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 42.7%
Renter 57.3%

$294,800

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$1,256

Median Rent

1956

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

+9.4%

YoY Change (2024)

287

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+187%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01550 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 184
2021 +17.4% 216
2022 +16.6% 252
2023 +4.1% 262
2024 +9.4% 287

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 326 business establishments in ZIP 01550, employing approximately 5,221 people with a combined annual payroll of $279,823,000.

326

Businesses

5,221

Employees

$279.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 63 19.3%
Retail trade 48 14.7%
Accommodation and food services 40 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 38 11.7%
Construction 31 9.5%
Manufacturing 22 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 4.0%
Wholesale trade 10 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.1%
Finance and insurance 7 2.1%
Information 3 0.9%
Educational services 3 0.9%

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 01550 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 01550 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 01550 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 01550 ranks #null 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
01566 Sturbridge, MA 6,294 3.8 mi
01571 Dudley, MA 11,390 5.1 mi
06281 Woodstock, CT 6,930 6.1 mi
06262 Quinebaug, CT 586 5.2 mi
01521 Holland, MA 2,481 6.8 mi
01507 Charlton, MA 12,981 6.2 mi
01518 Fiskdale, MA 2,974 6.2 mi
01515 East Brookfield, MA 2,183 9.9 mi
06282 Woodstock Valley, CT 1,096 8.5 mi
06255 North Grosvenordale, CT 4,744 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Worcester County

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Pop: 40,883
01420 standard
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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 Southbridge, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01550 in? ▼
ZIP code 01550 (Southbridge) 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 01550? ▼
ZIP code 01550 in Southbridge, MA has a population of 16,719 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01550? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01550 is $66,287, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01550? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01550 is $294,800, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01550? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01550 is White at 59.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01550? ▼
ZIP code 01550 has 326 business establishments employing approximately 5,221 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01550? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01550 are: Health care and social assistance (63), Retail trade (48), Accommodation and food services (40). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01550? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01550 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 01550? ▼
In ZIP code 01550, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 01550? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01550 is 28.3 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 01550? ▼
In ZIP code 01550, approximately 42.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01550? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01550 is 15.3% 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.