01506 ZIP Code — Brookfield, MA

Worcester County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01506 is located in Brookfield, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 15.53 square miles and serves a population of 3,443 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.

About ZIP code 01506

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $274,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,122. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 37% 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. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 01506 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,443

population

15.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01506 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01506

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01506. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brookfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01515 East Brookfield (2.9 mi) 01585 West Brookfield (3.9 mi) 01535 North Brookfield (5.3 mi) 01518 Fiskdale (6.1 mi) 01518 Fiskdale (6.1 mi) 01566 Sturbridge (6.5 mi) 01562 Spencer (6.9 mi) 01010 Brimfield (7 mi) 01507 Charlton (8 mi) 01531 New Braintree (8.8 mi) 01550 Southbridge (9.3 mi) 01521 Holland (9.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,443
Population density	222 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	15.53 sq mi
Water area	1.06 sq mi
Latitude	42.1945
Longitude	-72.1038
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	413

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.9%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	31.7%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	5.3%	10.3%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

3,443

Population

222

People per sq mi

50.6

Median age

$71,122

Median household income

$40,803

Per capita income

$274,000

Median home value

$925

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

1,291

Housing units

26.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

102

10–14

115

15–19

101

124

20–24

140

152

25–34

171

120

35–44

134

349

45–54

393

55–59

123

60–64

138

246

65–74

277

104

75–84

117

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	602	17.5%
18 and over	2,841	82.5%
65 and over	813	23.6%
Median age	50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Other race 3%

Two or more races 1.3%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,269	91.7%
Hispanic or Latino	123	3.4%
Other race	107	3%
Two or more races	48	1.3%
Black or African American	13	0.4%
Asian	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.9%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	31.7%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	5.3%	10.3%	14.3%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	17.3%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$71,122

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$50k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 29.1%

$300k–$500k 36.0%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$274,000
Median rent / month	$925
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	1.8%
Single-family detached	68.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	16.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	25.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.5%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	30.8%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	28.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.4%
Electricity	19.4%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%
Fuel oil	56.4%
Wood	5.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	755	52.2%
Cohabiting couple	167	11.6%
Male householder, no spouse	223	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	300	20.8%
Households with children under 18	369	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	556	38.5%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	23.6%
Married	53.8%	51.1%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	0.5%	13.4%
Divorced	10.2%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 18.2%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	26.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	5.1%
Kindergarten	21	2.8%
Elementary school	222	29.6%
High school	235	31.4%
College / grad school	233	31.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Manufacturing 18.3%

Professional & management 11.5%

Construction 11.1%

Retail trade 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Other services 6.7%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.0%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.1%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 2.8%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	19.9%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	6.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	72.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	243	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	45.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.3%
Public insurance	37.9%
No insurance	0.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,319	96.4%
Spanish	8	0.2%
Other Indo-European	8	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,379	98.1%
Born in same state	3,348	97.2%
Born in different state	2,896	84.1%
Foreign born	31	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	64	1.9%
Not a US citizen	20	31.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,014	29.5%
French	461	13.4%
Italian	340	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	246	7.1%
Norwegian	47	1.4%
Polish	20	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01506

What city is ZIP code 01506 in?

ZIP code 01506 is primarily assigned to Brookfield, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01506 in?

ZIP code 01506 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 01506 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 01506 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 01506 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 01506 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 01506?

ZIP code 01506 has an estimated population of 3,443 residents, with a density of 222 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01506?

The median home value in ZIP code 01506 is $274,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 01506 in?

ZIP code 01506 observes the EST timezone.