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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
$92,486
Median income
$427,100
Median home value
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $50,306. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.5%. Housing costs here run $427,100 for a typical home value (29% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,198 a month; 63.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Worcester County, letting you compare 01588 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 01588

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whitinsville, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01588.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 01588?

41.8

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 85.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

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

$50,306

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

34.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01588 ranks nationally

Whitinsville, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,486 Top 25% higher than 75% 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 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,653

Total Housing Units

4,279

Occupied Units

374

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.9%
Renter 36.1%

$427,100

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01588 ranks #2 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 01588 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 01588 ranks #null 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
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

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Pop: 35,299
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Pop: 34,677
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Pop: 26,221

Related Areas

Worcester County Whitinsville, MA Massachusetts

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.