Whitinsville, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01588
Worcester County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,733
- 437/sq mi High-density area
- $92,486
- Median income Above-median income area
- $427,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Whitinsville pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 437
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01588 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 01588 (Whitinsville, MA) rose +9.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.6 in 2023 to 255.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01588 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Whitinsville, Worcester County, Massachusetts, home to 9,733 residents across 22.3 square miles, a density of 437 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01588 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,486 (20% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,306. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $427,100 (29% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,198; owner occupancy is 63.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Worcester County, so 01588 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 01588
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whitinsville, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01588.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 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 01588, Whitinsville, 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
9,733
Population
22.3
Area (sq mi)
437
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01588?
41.8
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
5.8%
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?
$92,486
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$50,306
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
34.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01588 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Whitinsville, 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)
$92,486 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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
4,653housing units
4,653
Total Housing Units
4,279
Occupied Units
374
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$427,100
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,198
Median Rent
1963
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
+9.9%
YoY Change (2024)
256
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+156%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01588 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 170 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 193 |
| 2022 | +15.6% | 223 |
| 2023 | +4.5% | 233 |
| 2024 | +9.9% | 256 |
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 257 business establishments in ZIP 01588, employing approximately 3,190 people with a combined annual payroll of $160,639,000.
257
Businesses
3,190
Employees
$160.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 14.4% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 13.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 11.7% |
| Construction | 29 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.2% |
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 01588 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01569
Uxbridge (01569)
13,569 residents
- 01588
Whitinsville (01588)
9,733 residents
- 01590
Sutton (01590)
8,875 residents
- 01568
Upton (01568)
7,480 residents
- 01536
North Grafton (01536)
6,888 residents
- 01519
Grafton (01519)
6,595 residents
- 01747
Hopedale (01747)
5,911 residents
- 01756
Mendon (01756)
5,839 residents
- 01534
Northbridge (01534)
5,631 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01588 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01588 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01519
Grafton (01519)
$178,263 median income
- 01568
Upton (01568)
$160,417 median income
- 01590
Sutton (01590)
$147,015 median income
- 01534
Northbridge (01534)
$141,250 median income
- 01756
Mendon (01756)
$132,256 median income
- 01569
Uxbridge (01569)
$124,222 median income
- 01536
North Grafton (01536)
$115,938 median income
- 01747
Hopedale (01747)
$115,722 median income
- 01560
South Grafton (01560)
$107,031 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01588 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01534 | Northbridge, MA | 5,631 | 2.0 mi |
| 01525 | Linwood, MA | 290 | 2.1 mi |
| 01560 | South Grafton, MA | 4,527 | 3.8 mi |
| 01519 | Grafton, MA | 6,595 | 5.6 mi |
| 01569 | Uxbridge, MA | 13,569 | 4.5 mi |
| 01590 | Sutton, MA | 8,875 | 4.3 mi |
| 01568 | Upton, MA | 7,480 | 5.2 mi |
| 01536 | North Grafton, MA | 6,888 | 7.8 mi |
| 01747 | Hopedale, MA | 5,911 | 6.9 mi |
| 01756 | Mendon, MA | 5,839 | 6.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01588, 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 (9,733 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 01588 in?
ZIP code 01588 (Whitinsville) 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 01588?
ZIP code 01588 in Whitinsville, MA has a population of 9,733 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01588?
The median household income in ZIP 01588 is $92,486, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01588?
The median home value in ZIP 01588 is $427,100, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01588?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01588 is White at 85.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01588?
ZIP code 01588 has 257 business establishments employing approximately 3,190 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01588?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01588 are: Other services (except public administration) (37), Retail trade (35), Professional, scientific, and technical services (30). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01588?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01588 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 01588?
In ZIP code 01588, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.9% 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 01588?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01588 is 34.1 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 01588?
In ZIP code 01588, approximately 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01588?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01588 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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