PlainZIP

Dudley, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01571

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

11,390
211/sq mi
$84,604
Median income
$392,600
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dudley pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
211
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01571 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01571 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, home to 11,390 residents across 54.0 square miles, a density of 211 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01571 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,604 (27% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $37,787. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $392,600 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $1,217 per month, and 73.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 01571 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 01571

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dudley, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01571.

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 01571, Dudley, 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

11,390

Population

54.0

Area (sq mi)

211

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01571?

40.2

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 86.2%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$84,604

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$37,787

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01571 ranks nationally

Dudley, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,604 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,474

Total Housing Units

4,375

Occupied Units

99

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.1%
Renter 26.9%

$392,600

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$1,217

Median Rent

1967

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

+6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

246

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+146%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01571 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 171
2021 +13.2% 194
2022 +12.6% 218
2023 +5.5% 230
2024 +6.7% 246

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 177 business establishments in ZIP 01571, employing approximately 2,611 people with a combined annual payroll of $121,976,000.

177

Businesses

2,611

Employees

$122.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 36 20.3%
Retail trade 25 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 22 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 15 8.5%
Accommodation and food services 15 8.5%
Manufacturing 11 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 9 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 4.5%
Finance and insurance 7 4.0%
Wholesale trade 6 3.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 2.8%
Educational services 3 1.7%

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 01571 vs 06262 →

ZIP 01571 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 01571 ranks #4 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 01571 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 01571 ranks #8 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
06262 Quinebaug, CT 586 2.5 mi
01570 Webster, MA 16,767 4.5 mi
06255 North Grosvenordale, CT 4,744 4.9 mi
01550 Southbridge, MA 16,719 5.1 mi
01507 Charlton, MA 12,981 5.8 mi
01540 Oxford, MA 11,291 5.8 mi
01537 North Oxford, MA 2,248 7.7 mi
06281 Woodstock, CT 6,930 7.0 mi
01542 Rochdale, MA 2,202 10.2 mi
06277 Thompson, CT 4,140 7.7 mi

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

Related Areas

Worcester County Dudley, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01571 in? ▼
ZIP code 01571 (Dudley) 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 01571? ▼
ZIP code 01571 in Dudley, MA has a population of 11,390 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01571? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01571 is $84,604, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01571? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01571 is $392,600, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01571? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01571 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01571? ▼
ZIP code 01571 has 177 business establishments employing approximately 2,611 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01571? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01571 are: Construction (36), Retail trade (25), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01571? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01571 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. 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 01571? ▼
In ZIP code 01571, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 01571? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01571 is 27.4 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 01571? ▼
In ZIP code 01571, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01571? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01571 is 6.4% 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.