01537 ZIP Code — North Oxford, MA

Worcester County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01537 is located in North Oxford, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 6.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,935 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508.

About ZIP code 01537

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $342,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $67,750. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,935

population

6.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01537 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01537

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01537. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Oxford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01542 Rochdale (2.8 mi) 01501 Auburn (3.2 mi) 01540 Oxford (3.4 mi) 01507 Charlton (4.7 mi) 01524 Leicester (5.5 mi) 01527 Millbury (6 mi) 01603 Worcester (6.1 mi) 01607 Worcester (6.9 mi) 01610 Worcester (6.9 mi) 01590 Sutton (7.2 mi) 01570 Webster (7.6 mi) 01562 Spencer (7.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,935
Population density	284 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	6.81 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	42.1629
Longitude	-71.8912
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	508

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.3%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	48.7%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	10.3%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,935

Population

284

People per sq mi

35.5

Median age

$67,750

Median household income

$39,040

Per capita income

$342,000

Median home value

$1,133

Median monthly rent

73.4%

Home ownership

4.0%

Poverty rate

0.2%

Unemployment

593

Housing units

32.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

126

25–34

162

173

35–44

221

45–54

127

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

113

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	446	23.0%
18 and over	1,489	77.0%
65 and over	287	14.8%
Median age	35.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.2%

Black or African American 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Two or more races 2.8%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,796	90.2%
Black or African American	82	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	57	2.9%
Two or more races	56	2.8%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.3%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	48.7%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	10.3%	14.3%

Under $10k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 23.9%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 21.3%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	23.9%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	21.3%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$67,750

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 48.7%

$500k–$1M 19.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$342,000
Median rent / month	$1,133
Owner occupied	73.4%
Renter occupied	26.6%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	45.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	26.6%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	10.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	18.2%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	40.5%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	15.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	30.7%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Fuel oil	59.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	339	42.0%
Cohabiting couple	65	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	170	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	234	29.0%
Households with children under 18	193	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	270	33.4%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.1%	27.1%
Married	45.5%	47.2%
Separated	5.0%	2.2%
Widowed	0.0%	6.7%
Divorced	12.4%	16.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 28.0%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 23.6%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	32.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	3.0%
Kindergarten	55	16.4%
Elementary school	112	33.3%
High school	51	15.2%
College / grad school	108	32.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Manufacturing 20.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.0%

Professional & management 11.0%

Construction 9.9%

Finance & real estate 9.5%

Other services 6.3%

Retail trade 4.0%

Public administration 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.6%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.4%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 4.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.8%
Retirement income	10.6%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.3%
High blood pressure	29.1%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	6.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	73.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	42.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.1%
Public insurance	28.8%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,790	92.5%
Spanish	53	3.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	53	3.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,836	94.9%
Born in same state	1,823	94.2%
Born in different state	1,596	82.5%
Foreign born	13	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	99	5.1%
Not a US citizen	16	16.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	462	23.9%
French	264	13.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	30	1.6%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01537

What city is ZIP code 01537 in?

ZIP code 01537 is primarily assigned to North Oxford, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01537 in?

ZIP code 01537 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01537?

The median home value in ZIP code 01537 is $342,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 01537?

ZIP code 01537 has an estimated population of 1,935 residents, with a density of 284 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 01537?

The median household income in ZIP code 01537 is $67,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 01537 in?

ZIP code 01537 observes the EST timezone.