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Mendon, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01756

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

5,839
127/sq mi
$132,256
Median income
$616,000
Median home value
46.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mendon pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
127
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01756 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01756 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, home to 5,839 residents across 46.0 square miles, a density of 127 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01756 skews affluent, with a median household income of $132,256 (14% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $51,493. Poverty here runs at 7.1%, with unemployment measured at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $616,000 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $1,840 per month, and 86.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Worcester County, so you can benchmark 01756 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 01756

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mendon, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01756.

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 01756, Mendon, 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

5,839

Population

46.0

Area (sq mi)

127

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01756?

44.1

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$132,256

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$51,493

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

30.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01756 ranks nationally

Mendon, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$132,256 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,240

Total Housing Units

2,118

Occupied Units

122

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.9%
Renter 13.1%

$616,000

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$1,840

Median Rent

1985

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

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01756 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 163
2021 +10.3% 180
2022 +12.3% 202
2023 +6.8% 216
2024 +8.7% 235

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 188 business establishments in ZIP 01756, employing approximately 1,455 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,305,000.

188

Businesses

1,455

Employees

$80.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 44 23.4%
Retail trade 28 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 24 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 19 10.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 8.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 4.8%
Wholesale trade 7 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.2%
Finance and insurance 6 3.2%
Health care and social assistance 6 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.7%
Manufacturing 4 2.1%

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 01756 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 01756 ranks #8 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 01756 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 01756 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
01747 Hopedale, MA 5,911 2.4 mi
01504 Blackstone, MA 9,026 3.8 mi
01529 Millville, MA 3,190 4.0 mi
02019 Bellingham, MA 16,332 4.1 mi
01525 Linwood, MA 290 4.3 mi
01757 Milford, MA 28,061 4.7 mi
01569 Uxbridge, MA 13,569 5.0 mi
02896 North Smithfield, RI 11,537 8.3 mi
02876 Slatersville, RI 430 6.9 mi
01568 Upton, MA 7,480 6.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Worcester County

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Leominster, MA
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 Mendon, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01756 in? ▼
ZIP code 01756 (Mendon) 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 01756? ▼
ZIP code 01756 in Mendon, MA has a population of 5,839 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01756? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01756 is $132,256, which is 73% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01756? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01756 is $616,000, which is 121% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01756? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01756 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01756? ▼
ZIP code 01756 has 188 business establishments employing approximately 1,455 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01756? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01756 are: Construction (44), Retail trade (28), Other services (except public administration) (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01756? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01756 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 01756? ▼
In ZIP code 01756, 71.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.9% 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 01756? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01756 is 30.2 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 01756? ▼
In ZIP code 01756, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01756? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01756 is 7.1% 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.