01438 ZIP Code — East Templeton, MA

Worcester County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01438 is located in East Templeton, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 0.33 square miles and serves a population of 385 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 978/351.

About ZIP code 01438

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 $219,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,953.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 01438 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a high rate of remote workers.

385

population

0.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01438 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01438

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01438. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Templeton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	385
Population density	1,167 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	0.33 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	42.5651
Longitude	-72.0316
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	978/351

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	10.4%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	55.9%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	10.3%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

385

Population

1,167

People per sq mi

19.4

Median age

$83,953

Median household income

$34,830

Per capita income

$219,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

1.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

111

Housing units

26.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	175	45.5%
18 and over	210	54.5%
65 and over	21	5.5%
Median age	19.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.2%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	382	99.2%
Black or African American	3	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	10.4%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	55.9%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	10.3%	14.3%

$25k–$35k 24.1%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$75k–$100k 33.1%

$150k–$200k 33.1%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	24.1%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$75k–$100k	33.1%
$150k–$200k	33.1%
Median income	$83,953

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 29.7%

$200k–$300k 70.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	83.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	27.8%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	24.8%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	39.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	16.5%
3 bedrooms	83.5%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	44.4%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Fuel oil	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	21	15.8%
Cohabiting couple	7	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	37	27.8%
Female householder, no spouse	68	51.1%
Households with children under 18	66	49.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	10	7.5%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	63.1%	7.2%
Married	13.8%	56.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	23.1%	36.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 18.5%

Some college, no degree 28.6%

Associate's degree 19.6%

Bachelor's degree 22.6%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	26.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	128	51.2%
High school	88	35.2%
College / grad school	34	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.6%

Manufacturing 32.9%

Retail trade 22.6%

Finance & real estate 8.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.7%
Service	7.5%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	25.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.6%
Government	4.8%
Self-employed	22.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	30.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 1.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	7.5%
Retirement income	16.5%
Supplemental Security	16.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.6%
High blood pressure	28.8%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	6.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	73.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.6%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	4.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.9%
Public insurance	14.8%
No insurance	0.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	385	100.0%
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)	373	96.9%
Born in same state	373	96.9%
Born in different state	350	90.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	3.1%
Not a US citizen	11	91.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	213	55.3%
French	37	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	13	3.4%
German	10	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01438

What city is ZIP code 01438 in?

ZIP code 01438 is primarily assigned to East Templeton, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01438 in?

ZIP code 01438 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 01438 family-oriented?

46% of residents in ZIP code 01438 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 01438 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 01438 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 01438?

ZIP code 01438 has an estimated population of 385 residents, with a density of 1,185 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01438?

The median home value in ZIP code 01438 is $219,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 01438 in?

ZIP code 01438 observes the EST timezone.