01562 ZIP Code
Spencer, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01562 |
| City/Town: | Spencer |
| County: | Worcester |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,955 |
| Median Household Income: | $76,225 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,741 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,741 |
| Median Home Value: | $333,400 |
| Land Area: | 32.9 sq miles
85.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2472, -71.9919 |
Population Information (01562 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,955 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,362 | 53.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,593 | 46.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 450 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 624 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 731 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 479 | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 508 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,118 | 9.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,715 | 14.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,239 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 922 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,395 | 11.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,735 | 14.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 768 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 271 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01562 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $333,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,077 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,741 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,084 | 88.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 657 | 11.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,302 | 64.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,782 | 35.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01562 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,163 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 353 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 375 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,825 | 41.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,760 | 19.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 628 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,368 | 14.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 854 | 9.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01562 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $76,225 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $99,678 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $98,507 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,741 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01562 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,614 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,186 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 409 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,488 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,924 | 79.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 936 | 15.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 326 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01562 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,073 | 92.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 116 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 80 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 209 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 477 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 220 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 489 | 4.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 306 | 2.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 183 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01562 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 152 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 207 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 394 | 7.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 272 | 5.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 590 | 11.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 902 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 668 | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,111 | 21.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 246 | 4.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 542 | 10.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01562 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,731 | 76.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 507 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 111 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 57 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 710 | 11.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01562 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 19 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 654 | 10.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 751 | 12.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 137 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 601 | 9.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 386 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 83 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 373 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 512 | 8.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,800 | 29.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 398 | 6.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 293 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 179 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01562 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.0% | 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 (01562 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,377 | 95.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,662 | 80.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,268 | 35.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 559 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01562 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,709 | 73.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,206 | 43.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,627 | 32.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 392 | 7.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 124 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 478 | 9.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01562 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,441 | 59.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 54 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 832 | 14.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 687 | 12.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 502 | 8.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 145 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 52 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 19 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01562 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 315 | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 413 | 7.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 389 | 6.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 715 | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,002 | 17.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 666 | 11.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 562 | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 152 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,527 | 26.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01562 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 120 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 768 | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,798 | 31.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,090 | 36.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 865 | 15.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 100 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01562 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 893 | 17.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 312 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,325 | 26.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,144 | 42.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 191 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 121 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 86 | 1.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01562 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 382 | 7.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,476 | 29.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,055 | 40.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,171 | 23.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01562 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 210 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 27 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 18 | 0.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 93 | 2.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 988 | 29.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,514 | 45.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 433 | 13.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 19 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01562 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,026 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $774 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,077 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.81 | 2.38 |
Households (01562 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,084 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,500 | 49.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 693 | 13.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,122 | 22.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,097 | 21.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,180 | 23.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,104 | 41.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.87 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01562 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,362 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,899 | 35.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,636 | 49.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 117 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 605 | 11.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,088 | 20.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01562 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,535 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 167 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 17 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,062 | 41.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 450 | 17.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 839 | 33.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01562 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,898 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 548 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,936 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,896 | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 36 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 817 | 43.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,043 | 55.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01562 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,918 | 91.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 974 | 8.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 879 | 90.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 86 | 8.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 82 | 8.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01562 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,496 | 96.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 126 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 459 | 364.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 459 | 364.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 459 | 364.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 122 | 96.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 80 | 63.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 147 | 116.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 35 | 27.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01562 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,505 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,916 | 94.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 589 | 5.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 317 | 2.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 222 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 32 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 18 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01562 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,084 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,748 | 93.4% | 89.4% |
Spencer, MA01562