01507 ZIP Code — Charlton, MA
Worcester County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01507 is located in Charlton, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 42.18 square miles and serves a population of 13,338 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508/774.
About ZIP code 01507
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $398,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $113,896. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
13,338
population
42.18
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01507 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01507
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01507. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Charlton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
01537 North Oxford (4.7 mi)
01550 Southbridge (5.7 mi)
01542 Rochdale (5.8 mi)
01566 Sturbridge (5.8 mi)
01540 Oxford (6.1 mi)
01515 East Brookfield (6.5 mi)
01518 Fiskdale (7.4 mi)
01518 Fiskdale (7.4 mi)
06262 Quinebaug (7.9 mi)
01501 Auburn (7.9 mi)
01506 Brookfield (8 mi)
01524 Leicester (8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 13,338 |
| Population density | 316 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 42.18 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.61 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.1318 |
| Longitude | -71.9732 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 508/774 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 18.5% | 33.6% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.5% | 27.5% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 43.7% | 28.7% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 11.4% | 10.3% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
13,338
Population
316
People per sq mi
43.0
Median age
$113,896
Median household income
$48,602
Per capita income
$398,800
Median home value
$1,192
Median monthly rent
81.7%
Home ownership
3.8%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
4,255
Housing units
39.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
327
Under 5
329
395
5–9
397
613
10–14
617
478
15–19
481
302
20–24
305
565
25–34
569
795
35–44
800
1,112
45–54
1,120
488
55–59
492
516
60–64
520
616
65–74
620
224
75–84
226
215
85+
216
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,282 | 24.6% |
| 18 and over | 10,056 | 75.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,117 | 15.9% |
| Median age | 43.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.3%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Black or African American
0.6%
Other race
0.4%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,537 | 91.3% |
| Two or more races | 622 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 390 | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 82 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 59 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 18.5% | 33.6% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.5% | 27.5% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 43.7% | 28.7% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 11.4% | 10.3% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
0.7%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
2.1%
$25k–$35k
2.4%
$35k–$50k
5.8%
$50k–$75k
14.0%
$75k–$100k
9.7%
$100k–$150k
27.7%
$150k–$200k
19.3%
$200k+
15.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 19.3% |
| $200k+ | 15.3% |
| Median income | $113,896 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.3%
$50k–$100k
0.2%
$100k–$150k
1.1%
$150k–$200k
1.0%
$200k–$300k
17.3%
$300k–$500k
60.0%
$500k–$1M
19.8%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $398,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,192 |
| Owner occupied | 81.7% |
| Renter occupied | 18.3% |
| Vacant | 6.0% |
| Single-family detached | 83.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.91 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.5% |
| 3 or more | 27.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.3% |
| Electricity | 17.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.6% |
| Fuel oil | 55.7% |
| Wood | 4.7% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,989 | 61.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 214 | 4.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 864 | 17.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 766 | 15.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,918 | 39.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,428 | 29.5% |
| Average household size | 2.74 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Married | 60.4% | 57.1% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
29.3%
Some college, no degree
17.7%
Associate's degree
8.6%
Bachelor's degree
22.8%
Graduate / professional
16.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 154 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 189 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,662 | 46.0% |
| High school | 752 | 20.8% |
| College / grad school | 859 | 23.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.4%
Construction
13.8%
Finance & real estate
9.0%
Retail trade
7.8%
Manufacturing
7.3%
Professional & management
7.2%
Other services
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Public administration
5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.1%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.3% |
| Service | 16.0% |
| Sales & office | 17.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.0% |
| Production & transportation | 6.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.9% |
| Government | 15.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.1% |
| Carpool | 5.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 9.1% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.9 |
Poverty
All people
3.8%
Under 18 years
3.0%
18 and over
4.0%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
9.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.9% |
| Retirement income | 26.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.2% |
| High blood pressure | 27.5% |
| High cholesterol | 30.4% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 25.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 19.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.0% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 5.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.7% |
| Visited dentist | 76.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.6% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 876 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.5% |
| 18–64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 and over | 32.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 83.1% |
| Public insurance | 30.7% |
| No insurance | 0.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,682 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 133 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 37 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 96 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,914 | 96.8% |
| Born in same state | 12,816 | 96.1% |
| Born in different state | 10,969 | 82.2% |
| Foreign born | 98 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 424 | 3.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 332 | 78.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,442 | 25.8% |
| French | 1,227 | 9.2% |
| German | 721 | 5.4% |
| Arab | 524 | 3.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 81 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 54 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 25 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.2% |
| Internet access | 95.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01507
What city is ZIP code 01507 in?
ZIP code 01507 is primarily assigned to Charlton, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01507 in?
ZIP code 01507 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Is ZIP code 01507 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 01507 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01507?
The median home value in ZIP code 01507 is $398,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 01507?
The median household income in ZIP code 01507 is $113,896, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 01507?
ZIP code 01507 has an estimated population of 13,338 residents, with a density of 316 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 01507 in?
ZIP code 01507 observes the EST timezone.