Webster, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01570
Worcester County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,767
- 524/sq mi High-density area
- $72,895
- Median income Near-median income area
- $361,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Webster pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 524
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01570 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 01570 (Webster, MA) rose +3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 258.2 in 2023 to 267.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01570 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, home to 16,767 residents across 32.0 square miles, a density of 524 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01570 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,895 (37% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,499. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 7.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $361,500 (40% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,228; owner occupancy is 59.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, 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 01570 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 01570
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Webster, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01570.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 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 01570, Webster, 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
16,767
Population
32.0
Area (sq mi)
524
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01570?
39.9
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
9.9%
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?
$72,895
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$42,499
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
30.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01570 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Webster, 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)
$72,895 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
8,229housing units
8,229
Total Housing Units
7,677
Occupied Units
552
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$361,500
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$1,228
Median Rent
1962
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
+3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01570 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 188 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 213 |
| 2022 | +15.6% | 246 |
| 2023 | +4.9% | 258 |
| 2024 | +3.6% | 267 |
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 364 business establishments in ZIP 01570, employing approximately 6,540 people with a combined annual payroll of $368,895,000.
364
Businesses
6,540
Employees
$368.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 60 | 16.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 12.6% |
| Construction | 45 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 11.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 10.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 8 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.9% |
| Information | 3 | 0.8% |
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 01570 vs 01540 →
ZIP 01570 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01570
Webster (01570)
16,767 residents
- 01501
Auburn (01501)
16,075 residents
- 01571
Dudley (01571)
11,390 residents
- 01540
Oxford (01540)
11,291 residents
- 06260
Putnam (06260)
9,510 residents
- 01590
Sutton (01590)
8,875 residents
- 01516
Douglas (01516)
8,500 residents
- 06255 4,744
North Grosvenordale (06255)
4,744 residents
- 06277 4,140
Thompson (06277)
4,140 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01570 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01570 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01516
Douglas (01516)
$153,172 median income
- 01590
Sutton (01590)
$147,015 median income
- 01501
Auburn (01501)
$116,762 median income
- 01540
Oxford (01540)
$110,579 median income
- 06277
Thompson (06277)
$110,000 median income
- 01537
North Oxford (01537)
$102,956 median income
- 06255
North Grosvenordale (06255)
$88,750 median income
- 01571
Dudley (01571)
$84,604 median income
- 01570
Webster (01570)
$72,895 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01570 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01540 | Oxford, MA | 11,291 | 4.5 mi |
| 01571 | Dudley, MA | 11,390 | 4.5 mi |
| 06277 | Thompson, CT | 4,140 | 5.8 mi |
| 01516 | Douglas, MA | 8,500 | 5.0 mi |
| 06255 | North Grosvenordale, CT | 4,744 | 5.2 mi |
| 06262 | Quinebaug, CT | 586 | 5.6 mi |
| 01501 | Auburn, MA | 16,075 | 10.0 mi |
| 01537 | North Oxford, MA | 2,248 | 7.9 mi |
| 06260 | Putnam, CT | 9,510 | 10.0 mi |
| 01590 | Sutton, MA | 8,875 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01570, 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 (16,767 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 01570 in?
ZIP code 01570 (Webster) 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 01570?
ZIP code 01570 in Webster, MA has a population of 16,767 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01570?
The median household income in ZIP 01570 is $72,895, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01570?
The median home value in ZIP 01570 is $361,500, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01570?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01570 is White at 74.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01570?
ZIP code 01570 has 364 business establishments employing approximately 6,540 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01570?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01570 are: Retail trade (60), Accommodation and food services (46), Construction (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01570?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01570 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 01570?
In ZIP code 01570, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 01570?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01570 is 30.5 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 01570?
In ZIP code 01570, approximately 59.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01570?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01570 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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