PlainZIP

Sturbridge, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01566

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

6,294
86/sq mi
$137,730
Median income
$415,900
Median home value
47.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sturbridge pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
86
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01566 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01566 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, home to 6,294 residents across 73.4 square miles, a density of 86 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01566 skews affluent, with a median household income of $137,730 (19% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $59,068. Local economic indicators show a 2.6% poverty rate alongside 2.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $415,900 (31% below the state average), median rent at $1,914 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is 35 minutes. To put 01566 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 01566

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sturbridge, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01566.

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 01566, Sturbridge, 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

6,294

Population

73.4

Area (sq mi)

86

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01566?

49.1

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$137,730

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$59,068

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

34.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01566 ranks nationally

Sturbridge, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$137,730 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,177

Total Housing Units

2,876

Occupied Units

301

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.3%
Renter 7.7%

$415,900

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$1,914

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

+2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01566 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 170
2021 +13.5% 193
2022 +9.5% 212
2023 +9.1% 231
2024 +2.4% 237

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 271 business establishments in ZIP 01566, employing approximately 3,958 people with a combined annual payroll of $179,149,000.

271

Businesses

3,958

Employees

$179.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 45 16.6%
Retail trade 39 14.4%
Health care and social assistance 39 14.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 10.3%
Finance and insurance 23 8.5%
Construction 20 7.4%
Other services (except public administration) 18 6.6%
Manufacturing 11 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 9 3.3%
Wholesale trade 7 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.1%

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 01566 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 01566 ranks #5 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 01566 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 01566 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
01518 Fiskdale, MA 2,974 2.4 mi
01550 Southbridge, MA 16,719 3.8 mi
01506 Brookfield, MA 3,390 6.4 mi
01521 Holland, MA 2,481 5.2 mi
01515 East Brookfield, MA 2,183 7.2 mi
01507 Charlton, MA 12,981 6.2 mi
01010 Brimfield, MA 3,609 6.7 mi
01081 Wales, MA 1,698 8.2 mi
01571 Dudley, MA 11,390 8.2 mi
06281 Woodstock, CT 6,930 9.6 mi

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

Related Areas

Worcester County Sturbridge, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01566 in? ▼
ZIP code 01566 (Sturbridge) 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 01566? ▼
ZIP code 01566 in Sturbridge, MA has a population of 6,294 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01566? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01566 is $137,730, which is 81% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01566? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01566 is $415,900, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01566? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01566 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01566? ▼
ZIP code 01566 has 271 business establishments employing approximately 3,958 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01566? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01566 are: Accommodation and food services (45), Retail trade (39), Health care and social assistance (39). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01566? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01566 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 01566? ▼
In ZIP code 01566, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.6% 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 01566? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01566 is 34.5 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 01566? ▼
In ZIP code 01566, approximately 92.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01566? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01566 is 2.6% 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.