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 Moderate-density area
- $137,730
- Median income Above-median income area
- $415,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01566 (Sturbridge, MA) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.0 in 2023 to 236.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,068. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.6% and unemployment is 2.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $415,900 (31% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,914; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Worcester County, so 01566 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 01566
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sturbridge, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01566.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
39 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
23 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 01566?
49.1
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
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?
$137,730
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$59,068
Per Capita Income
2.6%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
34.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01566 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Sturbridge, 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)
$137,730 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
3,177housing units
3,177
Total Housing Units
2,876
Occupied Units
301
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$415,900
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01566 vs 01518 →
ZIP 01566 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
- 01010 3,609
Brimfield (01010)
3,609 residents
- 01506 3,390
Brookfield (01506)
3,390 residents
- 01518 2,974
Fiskdale (01518)
2,974 residents
- 01521 2,481
Holland (01521)
2,481 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01566 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01566 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
- 01010
Brimfield (01010)
$111,250 median income
- 01521
Holland (01521)
$91,979 median income
- 01081
Wales (01081)
$86,979 median income
- 01571
Dudley (01571)
$84,604 median income
- 01506
Brookfield (01506)
$81,250 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01566, 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 (6,294 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 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.
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