01747 ZIP Code — Hopedale, MA

Worcester County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01747 is located in Hopedale, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 5.18 square miles and serves a population of 6,021 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508/774.

About ZIP code 01747

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 $405,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($120,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 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. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 01747 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,021

population

5.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01747 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01747

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01747. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hopedale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01756 Mendon (1.7 mi) 01757 Milford (1.9 mi) 02019 Bellingham (4.8 mi) 01568 Upton (4.9 mi) 01534 Northbridge (5.5 mi) 02053 Medway (5.9 mi) 01504 Blackstone (6 mi) 01529 Millville (6.4 mi) 01588 Whitinsville (6.6 mi) 01746 Holliston (6.9 mi) 01748 Hopkinton (6.9 mi) 01569 Uxbridge (7.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,021
Population density	1,162 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	5.18 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	42.1270
Longitude	-71.5358
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	508/774

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.5%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	18.1%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	39.6%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	18.8%	10.3%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

6,021

Population

1,162

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$120,750

Median household income

$54,306

Per capita income

$405,400

Median home value

$1,438

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

1,842

Housing units

46.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

352

10–14

432

239

15–19

294

201

20–24

248

252

25–34

309

194

35–44

238

545

45–54

669

149

55–59

184

174

60–64

213

256

65–74

315

168

75–84

207

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,504	25.0%
18 and over	4,517	75.0%
65 and over	1,049	17.4%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Black or African American 1.5%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	5,675	92.5%
Two or more races	230	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	117	1.9%
Black or African American	94	1.5%
Asian	22	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.5%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	18.1%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	39.6%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	18.8%	10.3%	14.3%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 4.6%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k+ 28.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	4.6%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	13.7%
$200k+	28.5%
Median income	$120,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 56.6%

$500k–$1M 30.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$405,400
Median rent / month	$1,438
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	53.4%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	21.7%
1970–1979	1.4%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	9.6%
1939 or earlier	33.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	13.7%
3 bedrooms	43.7%
4 bedrooms	27.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.8%
Electricity	16.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	61.9%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,278	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	137	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	272	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	484	22.3%
Households with children under 18	848	39.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	735	33.9%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.1%	35.6%
Married	58.7%	47.2%
Separated	2.8%	0.6%
Widowed	5.3%	7.9%
Divorced	4.2%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 24.9%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 29.3%

Graduate / professional 16.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	46.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	1.5%
Kindergarten	12	0.7%
Elementary school	774	44.1%
High school	568	32.4%
College / grad school	374	21.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.3%

Manufacturing 15.8%

Professional & management 9.2%

Retail trade 6.5%

Other services 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Construction 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Public administration 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.8%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	3.8%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	13.9%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 1.3%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.5%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.7%
High blood pressure	28.4%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.2%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	18.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	9.4%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	5.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	77.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	321	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	39.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.0%
Public insurance	28.8%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,862	97.4%
Spanish	94	1.6%
Other Indo-European	86	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,855	97.2%
Born in same state	5,784	96.1%
Born in different state	4,416	73.3%
Foreign born	71	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	166	2.8%
Not a US citizen	86	51.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,565	26%
French	820	13.6%
German	385	6.4%
Arab	185	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	57	0.9%
Norwegian	43	0.7%
Polish	12	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01747

What city is ZIP code 01747 in?

ZIP code 01747 is primarily assigned to Hopedale, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01747 in?

ZIP code 01747 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 01747?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01747?

The median home value in ZIP code 01747 is $405,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 01747?

The median household income in ZIP code 01747 is $120,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 01747?

ZIP code 01747 has an estimated population of 6,021 residents, with a density of 1,163 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 01747 in?

ZIP code 01747 observes the EST timezone.