01531 ZIP Code — New Braintree, MA
Worcester County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01531 is located in New Braintree, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 20.76 square miles and serves a population of 984 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 774/508.
About ZIP code 01531
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 $372,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $99,318.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
984
population
20.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01531 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01531
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01531. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| New Braintree | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
01535 North Brookfield (4.3 mi)
01068 Oakham (4.6 mi)
01031 Gilbertville (4.7 mi)
01585 West Brookfield (6.7 mi)
01005 Barre (7 mi)
01082 Ware (7.9 mi)
01082 Ware (7.9 mi)
01562 Spencer (8.7 mi)
01506 Brookfield (8.8 mi)
01515 East Brookfield (8.8 mi)
01543 Rutland (9.6 mi)
01366 Petersham (9.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 984 |
| Population density | 47 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 20.76 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.3205 |
| Longitude | -72.1295 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 774/508 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.2% | 33.6% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.1% | 27.5% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.2% | 28.7% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.6% | 10.3% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
984
Population
47
People per sq mi
48.3
Median age
$99,318
Median household income
$46,049
Per capita income
$372,000
Median home value
$844
Median monthly rent
84.3%
Home ownership
13.0%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
364
Housing units
36.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
14
Under 5
14
25
5–9
26
37
10–14
38
25
15–19
27
10
20–24
10
43
25–34
46
61
35–44
65
72
45–54
75
52
55–59
54
30
60–64
32
87
65–74
92
18
75–84
18
6
85+
7
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 188 | 19.1% |
| 18 and over | 796 | 80.9% |
| 65 and over | 228 | 23.2% |
| Median age | 48.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95%
Black or African American
2.3%
Two or more races
1.6%
Hispanic or Latino
0.4%
Other race
0.4%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 939 | 95% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 2.3% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.2% | 33.6% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.1% | 27.5% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.2% | 28.7% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.6% | 10.3% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
4.2%
$35k–$50k
3.7%
$50k–$75k
11.4%
$75k–$100k
19.7%
$100k–$150k
24.9%
$150k–$200k
10.4%
$200k+
13.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 3.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.4% |
| $200k+ | 13.9% |
| Median income | $99,318 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.6%
$50k–$100k
1.8%
$100k–$150k
2.9%
$150k–$200k
2.4%
$200k–$300k
17.7%
$300k–$500k
58.7%
$500k–$1M
15.0%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $372,000 |
| Median rent / month | $844 |
| Owner occupied | 84.3% |
| Renter occupied | 15.7% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
| Single-family detached | 92.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.8% |
| 3 or more | 26.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.7% |
| Electricity | 7.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.5% |
| Fuel oil | 54.0% |
| Wood | 24.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 219 | 54.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 43 | 10.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 70 | 17.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 70 | 17.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 116 | 28.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 146 | 36.3% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.3% | 24.1% |
| Married | 54.4% | 55.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 14.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
7.7%
HS graduate
22.3%
Some college, no degree
21.6%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
23.1%
Graduate / professional
12.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 14 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 92 | 44.0% |
| High school | 73 | 34.9% |
| College / grad school | 30 | 14.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Manufacturing
14.1%
Transportation & utilities
11.2%
Professional & management
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Retail trade
7.7%
Public administration
6.4%
Construction
6.2%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Other services
3.1%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.3% |
| Service | 12.8% |
| Sales & office | 17.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.5% |
| Production & transportation | 17.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.3% |
| Government | 17.4% |
| Self-employed | 14.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.2% |
| Carpool | 4.0% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 9.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.5 |
Poverty
All people
13.0%
Under 18 years
20.2%
18 and over
11.3%
Married-couple families
10.0%
Female-led households
20.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.1% |
| Retirement income | 26.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.3% |
| High blood pressure | 29.7% |
| High cholesterol | 31.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 27.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 21.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 6.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.7% |
| Visited dentist | 72.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 12.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 39 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 and over | 22.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.5% |
| Public insurance | 39.8% |
| No insurance | 4.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 956 | 97.2% |
| Spanish | 17 | 1.8% |
| 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) | 905 | 92.0% |
| Born in same state | 898 | 91.3% |
| Born in different state | 768 | 78.0% |
| Foreign born | 7 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 79 | 8.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 47 | 59.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 228 | 23.2% |
| Italian | 201 | 20.4% |
| Arab | 108 | 11% |
| German | 46 | 4.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 42 | 4.3% |
| English | 7 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 6 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 3 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 92.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01531
What city is ZIP code 01531 in?
ZIP code 01531 is primarily assigned to New Braintree, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01531 in?
ZIP code 01531 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Is ZIP code 01531 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 01531 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01531?
The median home value in ZIP code 01531 is $372,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 01531?
ZIP code 01531 has an estimated population of 984 residents, with a density of 47 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 01531?
The median household income in ZIP code 01531 is $99,318, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 01531 in?
ZIP code 01531 observes the EST timezone.