01005 ZIP Code — Barre, MA

Worcester County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01005 is located in Barre, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 43.19 square miles and serves a population of 4,837 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 978.

About ZIP code 01005

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 $294,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $97,409. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 01005 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,837

population

43.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01005 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01005

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01005. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barre	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01068 Oakham (5.4 mi) 01366 Petersham (5.7 mi) 01031 Gilbertville (6.5 mi) 01452 Hubbardston (6.5 mi) 01531 New Braintree (7 mi) 01543 Rutland (7.8 mi) 01468 Templeton (8.7 mi) 01331 Athol (10.4 mi) 01535 North Brookfield (10.6 mi) 01541 Princeton (11.3 mi) 01612 Paxton (11.4 mi) 01441 Westminster (12 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,837
Population density	112 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	43.19 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	42.4208
Longitude	-72.1062
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	978

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.2%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	34.3%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	9.6%	10.3%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

4,837

Population

112

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$97,409

Median household income

$38,672

Per capita income

$294,900

Median home value

$1,394

Median monthly rent

94.2%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

1,785

Housing units

34.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

191

10–14

223

189

15–19

221

185

20–24

217

275

25–34

321

191

35–44

224

385

45–54

450

113

55–59

133

254

60–64

297

194

65–74

226

121

75–84

142

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	768	15.9%
18 and over	4,069	84.1%
65 and over	759	15.7%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Black or African American 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,575	90.7%
Two or more races	207	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	206	4.1%
Black or African American	55	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.2%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	34.3%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	9.6%	10.3%	14.3%

Under $10k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 1.0%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 28.5%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	1.0%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	28.5%
$150k–$200k	10.8%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$97,409

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k–$300k 35.8%

$300k–$500k 31.9%

$500k–$1M 14.2%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$294,900
Median rent / month	$1,394
Owner occupied	94.2%
Renter occupied	5.8%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	83.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.4%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	32.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	53.5%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.9%
Electricity	3.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%
Fuel oil	67.0%
Wood	13.4%
Solar	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,075	64.0%
Cohabiting couple	170	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	177	10.5%
Female householder, no spouse	259	15.4%
Households with children under 18	384	22.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	529	31.5%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	32.4%
Married	59.9%	49.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	6.5%
Divorced	6.8%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 17.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	34.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	1.9%
Kindergarten	20	1.5%
Elementary school	412	31.6%
High school	365	28.0%
College / grad school	483	37.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Construction 15.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Retail trade 11.7%

Other services 10.0%

Professional & management 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Public administration 1.9%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.6%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	8.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.2%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.9%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.8

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 10.2%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 26.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.8%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.9%
High blood pressure	29.1%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	20.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	5.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	74.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	131	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	16.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.3%
Public insurance	37.1%
No insurance	0.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,717	97.5%
Spanish	31	0.7%
Other Indo-European	31	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,718	97.5%
Born in same state	4,700	97.2%
Born in different state	3,776	78.1%
Foreign born	18	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	119	2.5%
Not a US citizen	29	24.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,193	24.7%
French	1,108	22.9%
Arab	484	10%
German	313	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	136	2.8%
Polish	23	0.5%
English	20	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01005

What city is ZIP code 01005 in?

ZIP code 01005 is primarily assigned to Barre, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01005 in?

ZIP code 01005 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 01005 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 01005 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 01005?

ZIP code 01005 has an estimated population of 4,837 residents, with a density of 112 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 01005?

The median household income in ZIP code 01005 is $97,409, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01005?

The median home value in ZIP code 01005 is $294,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 01005 in?

ZIP code 01005 observes the EST timezone.