ZIP Code 01585

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West Brookfield · Worcester County · Massachusetts

Population
4,554

69/sq mi

Median income
$87,857

▲ 15% vs US

higher than 71% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$344,000

▲ 24% vs US

higher than 73% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
30.3%

Median age 57.6

Land area
66.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 01585 in West Brookfield, Massachusetts has a population of 4,554. The median household income is $87,857, which is 15% above the national average. Median home value is $344,000, 24% above the US average. 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01585 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 66.2 square miles in West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 4,554 residents, producing a population density of 69 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 01585 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01585 sits at $87,857 (24% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $51,578. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $344,000 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $1,076 per month, and 79.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01585 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.6, and the average commute is 39 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Worcester County, so you can benchmark 01585 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 01585

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01585.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01585, West Brookfield, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,554

Population

66.2

Area (sq mi)

69

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01585?

57.6

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$87,857

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$51,578

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

38.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,425

Total Housing Units

2,170

Occupied Units

255

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$344,000

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$1,076

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+17.5%

YoY Change (2024)

286

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+186%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01585 have increased 17.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 181
2021 +14.1% 206
2022 +14.0% 235
2023 +3.4% 243
2024 +17.5% 286

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 83 business establishments in ZIP 01585, employing approximately 775 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,421,000.

83

Businesses

775

Employees

$37.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 18.1%
Manufacturing 12 14.5%
Health care and social assistance 12 14.5%
Accommodation and food services 8 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 8 9.6%
Retail trade 7 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 8.4%
Finance and insurance 5 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 4.8%

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 01585 vs 01083 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
01083 Warren, MA 2,888 3.1 mi
01506 Brookfield, MA 3,390 4.4 mi
01531 New Braintree, MA 999 5.6 mi
01535 North Brookfield, MA 4,680 4.7 mi
01092 West Warren, MA 1,394 4.8 mi
01031 Gilbertville, MA 1,308 6.3 mi
01094 Wheelwright, MA 351 8.2 mi
01515 East Brookfield, MA 2,183 6.5 mi
01010 Brimfield, MA 3,609 8.1 mi
01518 Fiskdale, MA 2,974 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01585 in?
ZIP code 01585 (West Brookfield) 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 01585?
ZIP code 01585 in West Brookfield, MA has a population of 4,554 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01585?
The median household income in ZIP 01585 is $87,857, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01585?
The median home value in ZIP 01585 is $344,000, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01585?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01585 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01585?
ZIP code 01585 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 775 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01585?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01585 are: Construction (15), Manufacturing (12), Health care and social assistance (12). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01585?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01585 increased by 17.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 186%. 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 01585?
In ZIP code 01585, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% 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 01585?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01585 is 38.9 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 01585?
In ZIP code 01585, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01585?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01585 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for West Brookfield, MA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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