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 High-density area
- $66,287
- Median income Near-median income area
- $294,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Southbridge pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 41st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01550 (Southbridge, MA) rose +9.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 262.2 in 2023 to 286.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,249. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $294,800 (51% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,256; owner occupancy is 42.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Worcester County, so 01550 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 01550
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Southbridge, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01550.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 01550?
40.9
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
5.0%
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?
$66,287
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$35,249
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01550 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Southbridge, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,287 9th percentile higher than 9% of 505 Massachusetts 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
7,599housing units
7,599
Total Housing Units
7,260
Occupied Units
339
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$294,800
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01550 vs 01566 →
ZIP 01550 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01550
Southbridge (01550)
16,719 residents
- 01507
Charlton (01507)
12,981 residents
- 01571
Dudley (01571)
11,390 residents
- 06281
Woodstock (06281)
6,930 residents
- 01566 6,294
Sturbridge (01566)
6,294 residents
- 06255 4,744
North Grosvenordale (06255)
4,744 residents
- 01518 2,974
Fiskdale (01518)
2,974 residents
- 01521 2,481
Holland (01521)
2,481 residents
- 01515 2,183
East Brookfield (01515)
2,183 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01550 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01550 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01566
Sturbridge (01566)
$137,730 median income
- 01518
Fiskdale (01518)
$136,111 median income
- 06281
Woodstock (06281)
$125,778 median income
- 01507
Charlton (01507)
$117,587 median income
- 01521
Holland (01521)
$91,979 median income
- 06282
Woodstock Valley (06282)
$91,780 median income
- 06255
North Grosvenordale (06255)
$88,750 median income
- 01571
Dudley (01571)
$84,604 median income
- 01515
East Brookfield (01515)
$81,042 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01550, 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 (16,719 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 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.
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