01355 ZIP Code — New Salem, MA

Franklin County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01355 is located in New Salem, Massachusetts, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 47.50 square miles and serves a population of 1,009 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 978.

About ZIP code 01355

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 $329,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,739. 33% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 01355 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,009

population

47.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01355 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01355

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01355. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Salem	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,009
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	47.50 sq mi
Water area	14.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.4260
Longitude	-72.3164
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	978

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.8%	41.3%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	32.2%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	21.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	4.1%	4.8%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,009

Population

People per sq mi

55.6

Median age

$76,739

Median household income

$39,317

Per capita income

$329,300

Median home value

$1,007

Median monthly rent

86.7%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

421

Housing units

30.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

107

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	147	14.6%
18 and over	862	85.4%
65 and over	167	16.6%
Median age	55.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.2%

Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

Two or more races 10.7%

Other race 8%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	784	69.2%
Hispanic or Latino	124	10.9%
Two or more races	121	10.7%
Other race	91	8%
Asian	10	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.8%	41.3%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	32.2%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	21.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	4.1%	4.8%	14.3%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 22.8%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 10.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	22.8%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	10.7%
Median income	$76,739

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 22.4%

$300k–$500k 49.9%

$500k–$1M 9.2%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$329,300
Median rent / month	$1,007
Owner occupied	86.7%
Renter occupied	13.3%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	94.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	41.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	12.0%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	37.6%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	11.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	3.6%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
Fuel oil	60.4%
Wood	27.2%
Solar	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	269	65.3%
Cohabiting couple	10	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	52	12.6%
Female householder, no spouse	81	19.7%
Households with children under 18	98	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	122	29.6%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	11.5%
Married	60.2%	66.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.0%
Divorced	6.2%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 27.8%

Some college, no degree 27.5%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 19.8%

Graduate / professional 10.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.1%
Bachelor's or higher	30.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	9.0%
Kindergarten	2	1.0%
Elementary school	54	26.9%
High school	100	49.8%
College / grad school	27	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Construction 17.2%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Professional & management 13.5%

Retail trade 10.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Other services 2.9%

Public administration 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.8%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	29.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.5%
Carpool	13.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	16.0%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 31.3%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 47.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.4%
High blood pressure	28.0%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.0%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	16.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	9.3%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	4.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	75.5%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	8.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	28.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	41.6%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	991	98.2%
Spanish	5	0.5%
Other Indo-European	5	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	989	98.0%
Born in same state	986	97.7%
Born in different state	652	64.6%
Foreign born	3	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	20	2.0%
Not a US citizen	7	35.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	327	32.4%
French	243	24.1%
German	78	7.7%
Arab	49	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	28	2.8%
Polish	10	1%
Norwegian	8	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01355

What city is ZIP code 01355 in?

ZIP code 01355 is primarily assigned to New Salem, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01355 in?

ZIP code 01355 falls within Franklin County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 01355 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 01355 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01355?

The median home value in ZIP code 01355 is $329,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 01355?

ZIP code 01355 has an estimated population of 1,009 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 01355?

The median household income in ZIP code 01355 is $76,739, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 01355 in?

ZIP code 01355 observes the EST timezone.