West Brookfield, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01585
Worcester County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,554
- 69/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $87,857
- Median income Above-median income area
- $344,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Brookfield pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 69
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01585 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 01585 (West Brookfield, MA) rose +17.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 243.2 in 2023 to 285.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01585 covers 66.2 square miles in West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,554 residents on file, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01585 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,857 (24% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,578. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $344,000 (43% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,076; owner occupancy is 79.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.6, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Worcester County, so 01585 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 01585
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Brookfield, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01585.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 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 01585, West Brookfield, 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
4,554
Population
66.2
Area (sq mi)
69
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01585?
57.6
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
4.6%
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?
$87,857
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$51,578
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
38.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01585 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
West Brookfield, 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)
$87,857 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
2,425housing units
2,425
Total Housing Units
2,170
Occupied Units
255
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$344,000
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$1,076
Median Rent
1973
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
+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 01585 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01535
North Brookfield (01535)
4,680 residents
- 01585
West Brookfield (01585)
4,554 residents
- 01010
Brimfield (01010)
3,609 residents
- 01506
Brookfield (01506)
3,390 residents
- 01518
Fiskdale (01518)
2,974 residents
- 01083
Warren (01083)
2,888 residents
- 01515
East Brookfield (01515)
2,183 residents
- 01092 1,394
West Warren (01092)
1,394 residents
- 01031 1,308
Gilbertville (01031)
1,308 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01585 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01585 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01518
Fiskdale (01518)
$136,111 median income
- 01010
Brimfield (01010)
$111,250 median income
- 01531
New Braintree (01531)
$99,500 median income
- 01585
West Brookfield (01585)
$87,857 median income
- 01506
Brookfield (01506)
$81,250 median income
- 01515
East Brookfield (01515)
$81,042 median income
- 01535
North Brookfield (01535)
$79,285 median income
- 01092
West Warren (01092)
$68,614 median income
- 01083
Warren (01083)
$64,032 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01585 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01585, 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 (4,554 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 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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