01540 ZIP Code
Oxford, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01540 |
| City/Town: | Oxford |
| County: | Worcester |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,420 |
| Median Household Income: | $100,757 |
| Per Capita Income: | $49,598 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,387 |
| Median Home Value: | $330,800 |
| Land Area: | 19.1 sq miles
49.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.1137, -71.8608 |
Population Information (01540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,420 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,490 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,930 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 518 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 792 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 568 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 740 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 484 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,686 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,143 | 10.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,666 | 14.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,092 | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 981 | 8.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 955 | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 544 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 251 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $330,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,068 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,387 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,071 | 92.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 316 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,382 | 83.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 689 | 16.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,318 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 164 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 251 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,091 | 37.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,738 | 20.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 929 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,249 | 15.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 896 | 10.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01540 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $100,757 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $116,495 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $132,740 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $49,598 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,378 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,043 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 335 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,125 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,955 | 82.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 861 | 14.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 227 | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,492 | 91.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 139 | 1.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 102 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 343 | 3.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 344 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 543 | 4.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 572 | 5.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 374 | 3.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 198 | 1.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01540 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 108 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 130 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 289 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 282 | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 348 | 8.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 446 | 11.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 411 | 10.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 783 | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 867 | 21.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 407 | 10.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01540 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,537 | 75.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 434 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 17 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 15 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 122 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 587 | 9.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01540 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 441 | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 661 | 10.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 172 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 823 | 13.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 344 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 77 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 503 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 371 | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,968 | 32.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 328 | 5.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 224 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 131 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01540 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 (01540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,182 | 97.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,971 | 78.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,869 | 33.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 186 | 1.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01540 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,103 | 76.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,364 | 33.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,058 | 26.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 380 | 9.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 107 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 532 | 13.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01540 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,423 | 78.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 154 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 318 | 7.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 246 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 185 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 44 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 10 | 0.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 7 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01540 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 103 | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 297 | 6.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 496 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 379 | 8.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 893 | 20.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 219 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 935 | 21.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 258 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 807 | 18.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01540 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 348 | 7.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 752 | 17.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,498 | 56.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 730 | 16.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 59 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01540 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 140 | 3.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 95 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 794 | 19.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,674 | 65.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 68 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 34 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 255 | 6.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01540 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 174 | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,012 | 24.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,747 | 42.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,138 | 28.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01540 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 16 | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 20 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 62 | 1.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 91 | 2.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,114 | 32.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,850 | 54.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 229 | 6.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01540 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,013 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $735 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,068 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.99 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.81 | 2.38 |
Households (01540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,071 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,312 | 56.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,028 | 25.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 481 | 11.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 947 | 23.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,420 | 34.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,331 | 32.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.79 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.33 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01540 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,457 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,148 | 25.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,485 | 55.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 314 | 7.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 452 | 10.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,458 | 32.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01540 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,526 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 78 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 80 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,048 | 41.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 510 | 20.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 810 | 32.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,188 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 614 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,368 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,691 | 14.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 68 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 989 | 58.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 634 | 37.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01540 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,171 | 89.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,067 | 9.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 847 | 79.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 220 | 20.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 128 | 12.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,810 | 94.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 81 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 610 | 753.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 610 | 753.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 610 | 753.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 307 | 379.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 237 | 292.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01540 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,902 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,887 | 90.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,015 | 9.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 353 | 3.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 571 | 5.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 59 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 32 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01540 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,071 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,775 | 92.7% | 89.4% |
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