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West Boylston, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01583

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

7,591
232/sq mi
$106,094
Median income
$441,500
Median home value
41.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Boylston pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
232
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01583 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01583 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, home to 7,591 residents across 32.7 square miles, a density of 232 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01583 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,094 (8% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $54,275. Poverty here runs at 6.6%, with unemployment measured at 4.6%. Housing costs here run $441,500 for a typical home value (26% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,237 a month; 78.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 01583, plus 6 more within Worcester County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 01583

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Boylston, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01583.

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 01583, West Boylston, 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

7,591

Population

32.7

Area (sq mi)

232

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01583?

45.1

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.9%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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?

$106,094

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$54,275

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01583 ranks nationally

West Boylston, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,094 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,924

Total Housing Units

2,924

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

$441,500

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$1,237

Median Rent

1966

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

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

248

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+148%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01583 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 167
2021 +12.6% 188
2022 +12.3% 211
2023 +11.1% 234
2024 +5.8% 248

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 01583, employing approximately 4,675 people with a combined annual payroll of $216,827,000.

271

Businesses

4,675

Employees

$216.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 39 14.4%
Health care and social assistance 38 14.0%
Retail trade 33 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 29 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 26 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 6.6%
Wholesale trade 16 5.9%
Manufacturing 15 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.2%
Finance and insurance 6 2.2%
Educational services 6 2.2%

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 01583 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 01583 ranks #8 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 01583 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 01583 ranks #4 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
01606 Worcester, MA 19,077 3.9 mi
01505 Boylston, MA 4,355 3.4 mi
01564 Sterling, MA 7,808 4.9 mi
01605 Worcester, MA 26,221 5.6 mi
01522 Jefferson, MA 3,310 4.4 mi
01520 Holden, MA 13,997 4.2 mi
01608 Worcester, MA 3,888 7.5 mi
01609 Worcester, MA 22,421 6.2 mi
01604 Worcester, MA 34,677 8.3 mi
01510 Clinton, MA 13,606 5.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Worcester County

01453 standard
Leominster, MA
Pop: 40,883
01420 standard
Fitchburg, MA
Pop: 40,337
01545 standard
Shrewsbury, MA
Pop: 35,299
01604 standard
Worcester, MA
Pop: 34,677
01757 standard
Milford, MA
Pop: 28,061
01605 standard
Worcester, MA
Pop: 26,221

Related Areas

Worcester County West Boylston, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01583 in? ▼
ZIP code 01583 (West Boylston) 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 01583? ▼
ZIP code 01583 in West Boylston, MA has a population of 7,591 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01583? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01583 is $106,094, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01583? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01583 is $441,500, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01583? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01583 is White at 84.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01583? ▼
ZIP code 01583 has 271 business establishments employing approximately 4,675 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01583? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01583 are: Construction (39), Health care and social assistance (38), Retail trade (33). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01583? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01583 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 01583? ▼
In ZIP code 01583, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.8% 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 01583? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01583 is 24.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01583? ▼
In ZIP code 01583, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01583? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01583 is 6.6% 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.