01520 ZIP Code
Holden, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01520 |
| City/Town: | Holden |
| County: | Worcester |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,893 |
| Median Household Income: | $141,508 |
| Per Capita Income: | $75,906 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,978 |
| Median Home Value: | $413,700 |
| Land Area: | 18.8 sq miles
48.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3342, -71.8543 |
Population Information (01520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,893 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,221 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,672 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,078 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,238 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,351 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,027 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 775 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,419 | 8.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,404 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,393 | 14.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,368 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,065 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,521 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 930 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 324 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $413,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,603 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,978 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,978 | 100.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,137 | 85.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 841 | 14.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,424 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 198 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 228 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,710 | 15.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,276 | 11.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,150 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,616 | 31.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,246 | 28.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 60.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01520 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $141,508 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $155,634 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $162,265 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $75,906 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,059 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,581 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 469 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,882 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,546 | 76.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,444 | 16.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 585 | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,763 | 87.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 445 | 2.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 376 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 186 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,078 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 842 | 5.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,071 | 6.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 138 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 504 | 3.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 1 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 428 | 2.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01520 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 135 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 112 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 144 | 2.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 287 | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 257 | 4.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 498 | 8.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 592 | 9.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,176 | 19.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,186 | 19.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,591 | 26.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01520 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,740 | 78.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 401 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 68 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 36 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,253 | 14.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01520 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 414 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 830 | 9.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 166 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 652 | 7.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 243 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 226 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 726 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,046 | 12.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,899 | 33.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 505 | 5.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 431 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 436 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.4% | 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 (01520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,451 | 97.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,533 | 86.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,170 | 24.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 262 | 1.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01520 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,894 | 81.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,636 | 27.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,735 | 29.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 147 | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 68 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 258 | 4.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01520 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,008 | 83.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 248 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 36 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 17 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 128 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 445 | 7.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 65 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 31 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01520 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 613 | 10.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 729 | 12.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 442 | 7.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 536 | 9.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 489 | 8.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 910 | 15.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,336 | 22.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 252 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 671 | 11.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01520 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 37 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 399 | 6.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 939 | 15.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,665 | 44.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,531 | 25.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 407 | 6.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01520 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,215 | 20.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 306 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 419 | 7.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,752 | 62.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 140 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 115 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 31 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01520 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 126 | 2.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,634 | 27.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,781 | 46.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,437 | 24.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01520 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 61 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 31 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 29 | 0.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 85 | 1.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 853 | 16.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,411 | 46.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,622 | 31.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 45 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01520 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,463 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $890 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,603 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.96 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.79 | 2.38 |
Households (01520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,978 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,784 | 63.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,712 | 28.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 657 | 11.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,281 | 21.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,338 | 39.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,847 | 30.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.79 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.24 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01520 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,350 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,803 | 28.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,941 | 62.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 87 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 495 | 7.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,483 | 23.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01520 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,595 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 366 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 267 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,053 | 44.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,045 | 22.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 864 | 18.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,405 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 569 | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,713 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,609 | 9.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 167 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 734 | 45.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 708 | 44.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01520 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,964 | 94.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 731 | 4.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 437 | 59.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 294 | 40.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 102 | 14.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,379 | 91.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 259 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,514 | 584.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,514 | 584.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,514 | 584.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 467 | 180.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 317 | 122.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 3 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 198 | 76.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 61 | 23.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01520 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,815 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,720 | 86.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,095 | 13.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 437 | 2.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,039 | 6.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 259 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 360 | 2.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01520 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,978 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,773 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
Holden, MA01520