Hopedale, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01747
Worcester County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,911
- 441/sq mi High-density area
- $115,722
- Median income Above-median income area
- $466,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hopedale pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 441
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01747 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 01747 (Hopedale, MA) rose +3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 239.3 in 2023 to 247.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01747 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hopedale, Worcester County, Massachusetts, home to 5,911 residents across 13.4 square miles, a density of 441 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01747 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,722 (0% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,032. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.9% and unemployment is 1.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $466,100 (22% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,788; owner occupancy is 79.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Worcester County, so 01747 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 01747
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hopedale, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01747.
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Manufacturing 15
Manufacturing
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 15
Accommodation and food services
15 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 01747, Hopedale, 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
5,911
Population
13.4
Area (sq mi)
441
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01747?
44.4
Median Age
44.4%
Male
55.6%
Female
7.8%
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?
$115,722
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$57,032
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
30.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01747 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Hopedale, 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)
$115,722 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
2,336housing units
2,336
Total Housing Units
2,194
Occupied Units
142
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$466,100
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,788
Median Rent
1959
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
+3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01747 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 175 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 196 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 226 |
| 2023 | +6.1% | 239 |
| 2024 | +3.6% | 248 |
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 175 business establishments in ZIP 01747, employing approximately 2,097 people with a combined annual payroll of $167,064,000.
175
Businesses
2,097
Employees
$167.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 38 | 21.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 10.3% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 8.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 6.3% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 6.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.7% |
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 01747 vs 01757 →
ZIP 01747 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01757
Milford (01757)
28,061 residents
- 02019
Bellingham (02019)
16,332 residents
- 01748
Hopkinton (01748)
14,925 residents
- 02053
Medway (02053)
12,752 residents
- 01504 9,026
Blackstone (01504)
9,026 residents
- 01568 7,480
Upton (01568)
7,480 residents
- 01747 5,911
Hopedale (01747)
5,911 residents
- 01756 5,839
Mendon (01756)
5,839 residents
- 01534 5,631
Northbridge (01534)
5,631 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01747 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01747 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01748
Hopkinton (01748)
$222,801 median income
- 02053
Medway (02053)
$173,750 median income
- 01568
Upton (01568)
$160,417 median income
- 01534
Northbridge (01534)
$141,250 median income
- 01756
Mendon (01756)
$132,256 median income
- 01529
Millville (01529)
$127,188 median income
- 02019
Bellingham (02019)
$125,307 median income
- 01747
Hopedale (01747)
$115,722 median income
- 01757
Milford (01757)
$96,621 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01747 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01757 | Milford, MA | 28,061 | 2.4 mi |
| 01756 | Mendon, MA | 5,839 | 2.4 mi |
| 01504 | Blackstone, MA | 9,026 | 5.9 mi |
| 01748 | Hopkinton, MA | 14,925 | 7.0 mi |
| 02019 | Bellingham, MA | 16,332 | 4.5 mi |
| 01525 | Linwood, MA | 290 | 5.1 mi |
| 01568 | Upton, MA | 7,480 | 5.1 mi |
| 01534 | Northbridge, MA | 5,631 | 5.6 mi |
| 01529 | Millville, MA | 3,190 | 6.3 mi |
| 02053 | Medway, MA | 12,752 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01747, 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 (5,911 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 01747 in?
ZIP code 01747 (Hopedale) 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 01747?
ZIP code 01747 in Hopedale, MA has a population of 5,911 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01747?
The median household income in ZIP 01747 is $115,722, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01747?
The median home value in ZIP 01747 is $466,100, which is 68% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01747?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01747 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01747?
ZIP code 01747 has 175 business establishments employing approximately 2,097 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01747?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01747 are: Construction (38), Health care and social assistance (20), Professional, scientific, and technical services (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01747?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01747 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 01747?
In ZIP code 01747, 70.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.3% 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 01747?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01747 is 30.8 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 01747?
In ZIP code 01747, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01747?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01747 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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