01031 ZIP Code — Gilbertville, MA

Worcester County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01031 is located in Gilbertville, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 6.73 square miles and serves a population of 1,697 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.

About ZIP code 01031

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $232,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

The gap between median ($51,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 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 01031 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,697

population

6.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01031 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01031

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01031. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gilbertville	Acceptable
Gilbertville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01531 New Braintree (4.7 mi) 01366 Petersham (5.9 mi) 01082 Ware (6.3 mi) 01082 Ware (6.3 mi) 01005 Barre (6.5 mi) 01068 Oakham (7.8 mi) 01535 North Brookfield (8.9 mi) 01585 West Brookfield (9.4 mi) 01007 Belchertown (11.7 mi) 01543 Rutland (12.5 mi) 01506 Brookfield (12.6 mi) 01002 Amherst (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,697
Population density	252 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	6.73 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.3611
Longitude	-72.2038
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	55.7%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	11.4%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	10.3%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,697

Population

252

People per sq mi

35.5

Median age

$51,250

Median household income

$32,119

Per capita income

$232,300

Median home value

$1,121

Median monthly rent

51.9%

Home ownership

20.0%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

406

Housing units

22.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

117

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

102

25–34

145

35–44

117

125

45–54

101

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	484	28.5%
18 and over	1,213	71.5%
65 and over	240	14.1%
Median age	35.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.1%

Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

Two or more races 7.3%

Other race 3.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,501	80.1%
Hispanic or Latino	177	9.4%
Two or more races	137	7.3%
Other race	59	3.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.7%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	11.4%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	10.3%	14.3%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 15.8%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	15.8%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	4.7%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$51,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 45.3%

$300k–$500k 22.5%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$232,300
Median rent / month	$1,121
Owner occupied	51.9%
Renter occupied	48.1%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	46.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	2.3%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	1.8%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	58.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	20.8%
2 bedrooms	16.6%
3 bedrooms	44.0%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	39.3%
2 vehicles	25.6%
3 or more	27.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	28.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.4%
Fuel oil	55.9%
Wood	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	330	48.8%
Cohabiting couple	19	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	108	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	219	32.4%
Households with children under 18	200	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	215	31.8%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	22.6%
Married	53.0%	52.6%
Separated	2.6%	9.1%
Widowed	3.1%	6.6%
Divorced	4.5%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 11.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	7.3%
Kindergarten	36	5.7%
Elementary school	289	45.9%
High school	123	19.5%
College / grad school	136	21.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.8%

Retail trade 15.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Other services 9.0%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Construction 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Public administration 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Information 1.5%

Professional & management 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	25.8%
Sales & office	14.1%
Natural resources & construction	3.8%
Production & transportation	31.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	27.2%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.5%
Carpool	21.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 20.0%

Under 18 years 37.2%

18 and over 13.2%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 89.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	13.6%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	11.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.3%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	6.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	72.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	28.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.1%
Public insurance	40.1%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,651	97.3%
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)	1,661	97.9%
Born in same state	1,644	96.9%
Born in different state	1,309	77.1%
Foreign born	17	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	36	2.1%
Not a US citizen	25	69.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	242	14.3%
French	185	10.9%
Arab	112	6.6%
German	46	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	18	1.1%
Norwegian	18	1.1%
Irish	11	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01031

What city is ZIP code 01031 in?

ZIP code 01031 is primarily assigned to Gilbertville, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01031 in?

ZIP code 01031 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01031?

20% of residents in ZIP code 01031 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 01031?

ZIP code 01031 has an estimated population of 1,697 residents, with a density of 252 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 01031?

The median household income in ZIP code 01031 is $51,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01031?

The median home value in ZIP code 01031 is $232,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 01031 in?

ZIP code 01031 observes the EST timezone.