01501 ZIP Code
Auburn, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01501 |
| City/Town: | Auburn |
| County: | Worcester |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,763 |
| Median Household Income: | $101,992 |
| Per Capita Income: | $61,147 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,910 |
| Median Home Value: | $340,600 |
| Land Area: | 15.3 sq miles
39.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.1989, -71.8457 |
Population Information (01501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,763 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,764 | 46.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,999 | 53.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 704 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,043 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,080 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,005 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 682 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,875 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,228 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,511 | 15.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,044 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,010 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,875 | 11.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,166 | 7.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 540 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $340,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,169 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,910 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,672 | 96.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 238 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,603 | 84.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,069 | 16.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,249 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 384 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 448 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,264 | 26.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,814 | 14.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,202 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,933 | 23.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,204 | 18.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 41.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $101,992 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $117,522 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $122,181 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $61,147 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,885 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,495 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 390 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,836 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,491 | 76.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,468 | 17.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 524 | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,383 | 91.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 78 | 0.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 453 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 230 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 619 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 514 | 3.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 814 | 4.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 131 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 403 | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 271 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01501 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 75 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 121 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 435 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 517 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 461 | 6.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 772 | 11.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 857 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,410 | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,199 | 18.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 825 | 12.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01501 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,691 | 78.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 439 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 108 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 104 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 64 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 961 | 11.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01501 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 74 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 356 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 796 | 9.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 162 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 799 | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 600 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 175 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 682 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 810 | 9.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,961 | 34.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 451 | 5.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 255 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 374 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (01501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,378 | 97.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,629 | 81.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,727 | 34.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 274 | 1.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01501 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,022 | 75.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,421 | 36.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,000 | 30.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 283 | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 274 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 587 | 8.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01501 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,317 | 76.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 243 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 181 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 392 | 5.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 152 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 136 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 214 | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 275 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01501 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 227 | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 351 | 5.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 490 | 7.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 719 | 10.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 900 | 13.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 667 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,543 | 22.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 490 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,507 | 21.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01501 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 103 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 637 | 9.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,789 | 25.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,043 | 44.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,056 | 15.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 282 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01501 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,206 | 18.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 378 | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,107 | 16.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,624 | 54.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 27 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 76 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 160 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 91 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01501 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 388 | 5.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,305 | 34.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,690 | 40.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,289 | 19.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01501 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 147 | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 89 | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 124 | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 237 | 4.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,389 | 24.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,922 | 52.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 639 | 11.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 56 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,105 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $850 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,169 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.74 | 2.38 |
Households (01501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,672 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,054 | 45.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,175 | 17.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 907 | 13.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,199 | 33.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,969 | 29.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,601 | 39.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01501 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,178 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,880 | 30.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,353 | 54.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 326 | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 598 | 9.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,387 | 38.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01501 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,863 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 257 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 190 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,571 | 40.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 964 | 25.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 881 | 22.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,289 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 987 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,652 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,270 | 13.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 190 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,049 | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,031 | 45.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01501 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,088 | 96.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 631 | 3.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 425 | 67.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 142 | 22.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 54 | 8.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 64 | 10.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,649 | 93.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 195 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,114 | 571.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,114 | 571.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,114 | 571.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 417 | 213.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 66 | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 162 | 83.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 62 | 31.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01501 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,059 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,687 | 91.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,372 | 8.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 372 | 2.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 524 | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 329 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 147 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01501 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,672 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,233 | 93.4% | 89.4% |
Auburn, MA01501