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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
$115,722
Median income
$466,100
Median home value
48.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $57,032. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.6%. The typical home here is valued at $466,100 (22% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,788 monthly, and 79.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 01747, plus 6 more within Worcester County, give a clearer read than the 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 01747

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hopedale, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01747.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 01747?

44.4

Median Age

44.4%

Male

55.6%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 87.8%
African American 1.7%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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

$57,032

Per Capita Income

2.9%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01747 ranks nationally

Hopedale, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$115,722 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 70.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,336

Total Housing Units

2,194

Occupied Units

142

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.5%
Renter 20.5%

$466,100

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$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

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ZIP 01747 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 01747 ranks #7 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 01747 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 01747 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Worcester County

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Pop: 40,883
01420 standard
Fitchburg, MA
Pop: 40,337
01545 standard
Shrewsbury, MA
Pop: 35,299
01604 standard
Worcester, MA
Pop: 34,677
01757 standard
Milford, MA
Pop: 28,061
01605 standard
Worcester, MA
Pop: 26,221

Related Areas

Worcester County Hopedale, MA Massachusetts

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.

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