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01542

Massachusetts · 2,615 residents · 4.21 sq mi
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ZIP 01542 is a ZIP code of 2,615 people in Worcester County. The median age is 58.8, about 20 years above the US median. 85% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 1%. Poverty is uncommon here, at 2.3% of residents. About 26% of adults have finished a four-year degree. Among the 81 ZIP codes in Worcester County, 01542 ranks 50th by median household income.

$96,111
US average: $82,259
$48,146
US average: $44,673
$405,100
US average: $376,019
26.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
4.21 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
12.8%
Age 65+
34.4%
52.8%
47.2%
2.36 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(2,289)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(116)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other7.5%(195)
28
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Worcester County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST50TH OF 81HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
01005$111,148
01031$60,517
01037$74,722
01068$102,000
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 01542?

ZIP code 01542 has about 2,615 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 01542?

The typical household in ZIP code 01542 earns about $96,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 01542 expensive?

In ZIP code 01542, the median home is worth about $405,100, and the typical rent is about $1,474 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 01542?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 01542 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01542?

About 2.3% of people in ZIP code 01542 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024