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Cherry Valley, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01611

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

2,242
252/sq mi
$109,868
Median income
$359,800
Median home value
31.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
252
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01611 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01611 covers 8.9 square miles in Cherry Valley, Worcester County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,242 residents on file, a density of 252 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01611 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,868 (5% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $43,751. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. Median home value sits at $359,800 (40% below the state average), median rent at $1,177 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Worcester County, so you can benchmark 01611 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 01611

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cherry Valley, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01611.

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 01611, Cherry Valley, 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

2,242

Population

8.9

Area (sq mi)

252

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01611?

37.6

Median Age

57.4%

Male

42.6%

Female

11.4%

Foreign-Born

White 82.1%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$109,868

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$43,751

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01611 ranks nationally

Cherry Valley, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,868 Top 13% higher than 87% 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 69.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.4%

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

What does housing look like?

853

Total Housing Units

812

Occupied Units

41

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.0%
Renter 17.0%

$359,800

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$1,177

Median Rent

1951

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

+9.5%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01611 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 175
2021 +11.4% 195
2022 +3.6% 202
2023 +19.7% 241
2024 +9.5% 264

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 32 business establishments in ZIP 01611, employing approximately 249 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,481,000.

32

Businesses

249

Employees

$13.5M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 28.1%
Other services (except public administration) 4 12.5%
Retail trade 3 9.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 9.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 9.4%

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 01611 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 01611 ranks #0 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 01611 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 01611 ranks #2 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
01603 Worcester, MA 19,916 1.7 mi
01524 Leicester, MA 6,696 2.3 mi
01602 Worcester, MA 22,819 2.7 mi
01542 Rochdale, MA 2,202 3.0 mi
01501 Auburn, MA 16,075 3.3 mi
01610 Worcester, MA 23,945 3.5 mi
01537 North Oxford, MA 2,248 5.4 mi
01609 Worcester, MA 22,421 4.1 mi
01608 Worcester, MA 3,888 4.2 mi
01607 Worcester, MA 8,351 4.6 mi

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Pop: 40,337
01545 standard
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Pop: 35,299
01604 standard
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Pop: 34,677
01757 standard
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Pop: 28,061
01605 standard
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Pop: 26,221

Related Areas

Worcester County Cherry Valley, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01611 in? ▼
ZIP code 01611 (Cherry Valley) 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 01611? ▼
ZIP code 01611 in Cherry Valley, MA has a population of 2,242 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01611? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01611 is $109,868, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01611? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01611 is $359,800, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01611? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01611 is White at 82.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01611? ▼
ZIP code 01611 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 249 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01611? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01611 are: Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (4), Retail trade (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01611? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01611 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 01611? ▼
In ZIP code 01611, 69.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.4% 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 01611? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01611 is 24.7 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 01611? ▼
In ZIP code 01611, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01611? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01611 is 2.5% 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.