01532 ZIP Code
Northborough, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01532 |
| City/Town: | Northborough |
| County: | Worcester |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,647 |
| Median Household Income: | $160,801 |
| Per Capita Income: | $84,840 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,934 |
| Median Home Value: | $548,400 |
| Land Area: | 18.5 sq miles
47.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3233, -71.6462 |
Population Information (01532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,647 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,369 | 47.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,278 | 52.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 528 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 890 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,220 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,208 | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 808 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,277 | 8.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,926 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,095 | 19.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,044 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,217 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,563 | 10.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 637 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 234 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $548,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,920 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,934 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,812 | 97.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 122 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,925 | 84.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 887 | 15.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,993 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 123 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 206 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,509 | 13.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,314 | 12.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 676 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,516 | 32.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,649 | 33.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 65.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01532 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $160,801 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $210,146 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $190,699 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $84,840 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,092 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,604 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 451 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,564 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,779 | 78.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,289 | 15.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 536 | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,229 | 78.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 515 | 3.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,718 | 11.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 424 | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 761 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 948 | 6.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 627 | 4.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 104 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 10 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 502 | 3.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01532 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 104 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 184 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 129 | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 227 | 3.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 346 | 6.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 491 | 8.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 446 | 7.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 783 | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 781 | 13.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,321 | 39.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01532 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,160 | 71.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 497 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 150 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 154 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 147 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,466 | 17.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01532 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 14 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 265 | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 944 | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 224 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 829 | 9.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 194 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 100 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,004 | 11.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,513 | 17.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,477 | 28.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 345 | 4.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 525 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 170 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.8% | 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 (01532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,279 | 97.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,519 | 86.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,746 | 23.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 192 | 1.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01532 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,906 | 84.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,382 | 23.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,171 | 20.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 265 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 203 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 246 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01532 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,508 | 76.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 546 | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 187 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 191 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 76 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 15 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 411 | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01532 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 494 | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 526 | 8.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 940 | 15.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,021 | 17.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 833 | 14.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 426 | 7.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 990 | 16.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 109 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 595 | 10.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01532 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 149 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 278 | 4.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,014 | 17.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,126 | 35.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,120 | 35.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 247 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01532 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,282 | 39.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 269 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 704 | 12.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,408 | 41.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 63 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 16 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 60 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01532 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 185 | 3.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,332 | 22.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,614 | 45.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,681 | 28.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01532 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 14 | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 15 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 32 | 0.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 65 | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 189 | 3.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,748 | 35.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,639 | 53.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 223 | 4.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01532 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,071 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,098 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,920 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (01532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,812 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,825 | 65.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,776 | 30.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 434 | 7.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,292 | 22.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,164 | 37.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,589 | 27.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.66 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01532 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,116 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,543 | 25.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,048 | 66.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 37 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 488 | 8.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,733 | 28.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01532 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,988 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 270 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 155 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,809 | 45.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 993 | 24.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 761 | 19.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,103 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 547 | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,471 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,343 | 8.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 109 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 767 | 57.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 467 | 34.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01532 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,061 | 89.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,534 | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 770 | 50.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 740 | 48.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 134 | 8.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 24 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,215 | 84.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 260 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,432 | 935.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,432 | 935.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,432 | 935.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 596 | 229.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 202 | 77.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 417 | 160.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 61 | 23.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01532 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,119 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,642 | 83.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,477 | 16.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 229 | 1.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,325 | 8.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 752 | 5.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 171 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01532 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,812 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,712 | 98.3% | 89.4% |
Northborough, MA01532