01545 ZIP Code
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01545 |
| City/Town: | Shrewsbury |
| County: | Worcester |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,734 |
| Median Household Income: | $127,088 |
| Per Capita Income: | $71,110 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,201 |
| Median Home Value: | $512,000 |
| Land Area: | 20.8 sq miles
53.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2848, -71.7142 |
Population Information (01545 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,734 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,158 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,576 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,944 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,344 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,938 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,776 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,933 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,661 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,363 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,535 | 14.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,279 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,244 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,305 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,436 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 976 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01545 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $512,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,841 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,201 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,424 | 94.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 777 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,602 | 73.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,822 | 26.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01545 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,799 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 430 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 614 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,611 | 13.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,133 | 11.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,484 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,322 | 31.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9,205 | 34.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 65.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01545 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $127,088 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $161,856 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $155,456 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $71,110 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01545 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,798 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,117 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 681 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,243 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,600 | 82.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,696 | 13.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 796 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01545 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,504 | 65.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,372 | 3.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 48 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 9,025 | 23.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 605 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,180 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,139 | 5.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,885 | 4.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 302 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 596 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 987 | 2.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01545 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 386 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 167 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 365 | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 611 | 4.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 885 | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,469 | 10.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,378 | 9.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,996 | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,159 | 15.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,008 | 27.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01545 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,050 | 69.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 962 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 269 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 120 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 171 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,113 | 20.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01545 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 39 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 719 | 3.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,739 | 13.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 362 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,319 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 776 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 474 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,768 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,192 | 15.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,475 | 27.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,145 | 5.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 476 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 633 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01545 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.9% | 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 (01545 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,810 | 97.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 33,067 | 85.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,250 | 23.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 841 | 2.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01545 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,138 | 84.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,457 | 24.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,333 | 23.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 410 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 270 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 772 | 5.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01545 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,946 | 65.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,143 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 605 | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 210 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 432 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,238 | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,541 | 10.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 86 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01545 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 713 | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,366 | 9.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,193 | 21.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,037 | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,896 | 12.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 975 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,305 | 15.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 831 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,866 | 12.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01545 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 201 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,926 | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,316 | 21.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,076 | 33.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,522 | 23.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,160 | 7.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01545 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,459 | 51.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 363 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,735 | 19.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,644 | 25.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 90 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 76 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 57 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01545 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 588 | 4.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,333 | 30.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,568 | 45.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,935 | 20.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01545 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 209 | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 134 | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 32 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 153 | 1.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 592 | 5.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,007 | 37.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5,152 | 48.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 323 | 3.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01545 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,735 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $942 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,841 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.89 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.07 | 2.38 |
Households (01545 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,424 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,588 | 59.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,325 | 30.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,092 | 14.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,105 | 21.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,454 | 37.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,956 | 27.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.68 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01545 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,322 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,388 | 28.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,359 | 61.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 258 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,007 | 6.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,163 | 27.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01545 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,982 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 783 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 576 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,958 | 39.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,766 | 27.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,899 | 19.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01545 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,624 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,488 | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,651 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,429 | 8.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 313 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,314 | 38.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,802 | 52.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01545 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,712 | 87.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,711 | 12.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,924 | 62.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,690 | 35.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,032 | 21.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 97 | 2.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01545 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,967 | 74.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 229 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,767 | 4265.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,767 | 4265.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,767 | 4265.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 861 | 376.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 397 | 173.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,432 | 625.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 117 | 51.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01545 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,790 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,807 | 67.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,983 | 32.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,339 | 3.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4,765 | 13.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 4,843 | 13.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,036 | 2.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01545 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,424 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,986 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
Shrewsbury, MA01545