01550 ZIP Code
Southbridge, Massachusetts
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01550 |
| City/Town: | Southbridge |
| County: | Worcester |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,669 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,182 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,754 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,478 |
| Median Home Value: | $254,700 |
| Land Area: | 20.2 sq miles
52.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.0597, -72.0339 |
Population Information (01550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,669 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,599 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,070 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,131 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,008 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 992 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,269 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,698 | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,083 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,824 | 10.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,645 | 15.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,569 | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 949 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,454 | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 790 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 257 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $254,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,142 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,478 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,030 | 94.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 448 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,081 | 43.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,949 | 56.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,571 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 954 | 8.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,313 | 11.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,041 | 34.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,218 | 19.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,078 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,402 | 12.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 565 | 4.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01550 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,182 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,883 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,456 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,754 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,164 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,278 | 90.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 838 | 9.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,215 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,008 | 84.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 876 | 10.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 360 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 34 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,301 | 69.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 874 | 4.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 129 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 201 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,575 | 8.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,589 | 14.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,636 | 20.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,363 | 36.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 247 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 5,479 | 31.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 15 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 622 | 3.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01550 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 617 | 8.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 337 | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 715 | 10.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 767 | 10.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 894 | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 884 | 12.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,038 | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 893 | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 547 | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 338 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01550 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,247 | 75.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 670 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 27 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 321 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 312 | 3.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 451 | 5.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01550 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 38 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 679 | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,083 | 13.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 200 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,144 | 13.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 338 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 76 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 242 | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 757 | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,112 | 25.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 923 | 11.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 363 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 323 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.9% | 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 (01550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,982 | 96.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,191 | 52.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,906 | 56.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 465 | 2.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01550 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,324 | 75.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,169 | 30.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,370 | 19.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 759 | 10.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 714 | 10.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,442 | 34.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01550 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,779 | 37.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 159 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,341 | 17.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,467 | 19.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,073 | 14.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 305 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 345 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01550 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 170 | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 406 | 5.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 505 | 6.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 786 | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 674 | 9.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 605 | 8.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 869 | 11.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 848 | 11.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,615 | 35.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01550 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 87 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 912 | 12.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,948 | 39.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,652 | 35.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 774 | 10.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 105 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01550 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,669 | 38.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 173 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,876 | 26.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,978 | 28.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 115 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 30 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 157 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 32 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01550 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,289 | 18.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,651 | 37.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,988 | 28.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,102 | 15.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01550 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 114 | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 30 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 163 | 5.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 404 | 13.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,534 | 49.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 617 | 20.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 191 | 6.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 28 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01550 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,967 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $830 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,142 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.38 |
Households (01550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,030 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,406 | 34.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 835 | 11.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,656 | 23.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,254 | 32.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,396 | 34.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,857 | 26.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01550 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,193 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,052 | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,725 | 37.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 221 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 952 | 13.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,005 | 41.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01550 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,243 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 187 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 300 | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,500 | 35.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,189 | 28.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,067 | 25.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,651 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,092 | 8.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,447 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,314 | 19.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 143 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,090 | 63.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,081 | 32.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01550 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,443 | 87.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,971 | 11.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,467 | 74.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 491 | 24.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 199 | 10.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 13 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,914 | 95.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,710 | 15.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 755 | 27.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 755 | 27.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 755 | 27.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 197 | 7.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 156 | 5.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 235 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 37 | 1.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01550 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,538 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,931 | 66.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,607 | 33.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,840 | 29.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 503 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 68 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 196 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01550 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,030 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,311 | 89.8% | 89.4% |
Southbridge, MA01550