01436 ZIP Code — Baldwinville, MA

Worcester County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01436 is located in Baldwinville, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 8.99 square miles and serves a population of 3,694 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 978/351.

About ZIP code 01436

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $291,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,225. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 01436 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,694

population

8.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01436 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01436

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01436. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baldwinville	Acceptable
Baldwinville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01468 Templeton (4.1 mi) 01475 Winchendon (4.6 mi) 01441 Westminster (4.8 mi) 01440 Gardner (5.1 mi) 01331 Athol (5.7 mi) 01452 Hubbardston (8.9 mi) 01430 Ashburnham (9.2 mi) 01473 Westminster (9.5 mi) 01364 Orange (10.7 mi) 03447 Fitzwilliam (11.6 mi) 03461 Rindge (11.8 mi) 01005 Barre (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,694
Population density	411 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	8.99 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	42.6001
Longitude	-72.0863
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	978/351

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	18.1%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	33.7%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	6.7%	10.3%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

3,694

Population

411

People per sq mi

32.8

Median age

$90,225

Median household income

$33,691

Per capita income

$291,500

Median home value

$748

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

12.3%

Unemployment

1,101

Housing units

22.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

280

Under 5

188

5–9

176

10–14

117

15–19

143

20–24

385

25–34

257

259

35–44

173

198

45–54

133

143

55–59

147

60–64

158

65–74

106

143

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	941	25.5%
18 and over	2,753	74.5%
65 and over	549	14.9%
Median age	32.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 2.2%

Black or African American 0.5%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,582	94.6%
Hispanic or Latino	94	2.5%
Other race	82	2.2%
Black or African American	18	0.5%
Two or more races	12	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	18.1%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	33.7%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	6.7%	10.3%	14.3%

Under $10k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 19.3%

$50k–$75k 9.6%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 28.1%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	19.3%
$50k–$75k	9.6%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	28.1%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$90,225

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 40.7%

$300k–$500k 41.8%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$291,500
Median rent / month	$748
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	5.3%
Single-family detached	77.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	1.9%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	45.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	16.9%
3 bedrooms	37.6%
4 bedrooms	30.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	44.2%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	14.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	6.7%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Fuel oil	61.9%
Wood	20.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	643	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	246	19.3%
Male householder, no spouse	153	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	233	18.3%
Households with children under 18	385	30.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	355	27.8%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.2%	19.2%
Married	45.1%	48.7%
Separated	0.0%	10.7%
Widowed	1.1%	12.4%
Divorced	17.6%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 27.1%

Some college, no degree 26.4%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	2.1%
Kindergarten	23	3.7%
Elementary school	409	64.9%
High school	31	4.9%
College / grad school	154	24.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.3%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Retail trade 12.3%

Public administration 10.2%

Construction 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Professional & management 7.3%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Other services 3.1%

Information 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.0%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.8%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.1%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	6.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	18.2%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.1%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	6.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	73.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	150	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.8%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	6.9%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.4%
Public insurance	32.0%
No insurance	0.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,226	87.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,650	98.8%
Born in same state	3,606	97.6%
Born in different state	3,102	84.0%
Foreign born	44	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	44	1.2%
Not a US citizen	21	47.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,068	28.9%
Italian	522	14.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	353	9.6%
French	197	5.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	91.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01436

What city is ZIP code 01436 in?

ZIP code 01436 is primarily assigned to Baldwinville, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01436 in?

ZIP code 01436 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 01436 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 01436 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 01436 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 01436 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 01436?

ZIP code 01436 has an estimated population of 3,694 residents, with a density of 411 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01436?

The median home value in ZIP code 01436 is $291,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 01436 in?

ZIP code 01436 observes the EST timezone.