01535 ZIP Code — North Brookfield, MA

Worcester County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01535 is located in North Brookfield, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 21.27 square miles and serves a population of 4,750 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 774/508.

About ZIP code 01535

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 $289,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $80,380. 37% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 01535 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,750

population

21.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01535 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01535

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01535. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Brookfield	Acceptable
North Brookfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01531 New Braintree (4.3 mi) 01515 East Brookfield (4.6 mi) 01562 Spencer (4.9 mi) 01585 West Brookfield (5.1 mi) 01506 Brookfield (5.3 mi) 01068 Oakham (6 mi) 01612 Paxton (8.2 mi) 01524 Leicester (8.6 mi) 01031 Gilbertville (8.9 mi) 01542 Rochdale (10 mi) 01543 Rutland (10 mi) 01082 Ware (10 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,750
Population density	223 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	21.27 sq mi
Water area	0.68 sq mi
Latitude	42.2689
Longitude	-72.0829
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	774/508

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.1%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	43.8%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	5.4%	10.3%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

4,750

Population

223

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$80,380

Median household income

$40,445

Per capita income

$289,500

Median home value

$928

Median monthly rent

69.6%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

1,506

Housing units

29.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

152

10–14

149

161

15–19

157

178

20–24

174

260

25–34

254

258

35–44

253

322

45–54

315

206

55–59

201

280

60–64

275

270

65–74

264

133

75–84

130

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	828	17.4%
18 and over	3,922	82.6%
65 and over	891	18.8%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Black or African American 1.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,581	95.3%
Black or African American	74	1.5%
Two or more races	72	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	57	1.2%
Other race	17	0.4%
Asian	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.1%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	43.8%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	5.4%	10.3%	14.3%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 3.3%

$50k–$75k 28.9%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	3.3%
$50k–$75k	28.9%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	7.7%
Median income	$80,380

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$50k–$100k 0.6%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 37.5%

$300k–$500k 41.6%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$289,500
Median rent / month	$928
Owner occupied	69.6%
Renter occupied	30.4%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	59.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	46.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	18.1%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	30.2%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	10.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	38.1%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.9%
Electricity	11.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Fuel oil	50.8%
Wood	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	888	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	287	15.3%
Male householder, no spouse	227	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	469	25.1%
Households with children under 18	426	22.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	716	38.3%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.1%	27.4%
Married	43.1%	44.0%
Separated	0.0%	2.5%
Widowed	2.4%	10.4%
Divorced	10.5%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.7%

Graduate / professional 12.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	29.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	4.6%
Kindergarten	5	0.5%
Elementary school	378	38.7%
High school	282	28.9%
College / grad school	267	27.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Manufacturing 20.4%

Professional & management 10.6%

Retail trade 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Other services 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Construction 3.9%

Public administration 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Information 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.9%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.9

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 23.6%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 21.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.1%
High blood pressure	29.2%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	6.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	73.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	490	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	9.9%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	45.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.6%
Public insurance	37.0%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,568	96.2%
Spanish	19	0.4%
Other Indo-European	7	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,679	98.5%
Born in same state	4,676	98.4%
Born in different state	4,070	85.7%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	71	1.5%
Not a US citizen	18	25.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	708	14.9%
French	630	13.3%
Arab	578	12.2%
German	375	7.9%
Norwegian	82	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	56	1.2%
Dutch	43	0.9%
Polish	40	0.8%
Irish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01535

What city is ZIP code 01535 in?

ZIP code 01535 is primarily assigned to North Brookfield, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01535 in?

ZIP code 01535 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Does ZIP code 01535 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 01535 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 01535 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 01535 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 01535?

ZIP code 01535 has an estimated population of 4,750 residents, with a density of 223 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01535?

The median home value in ZIP code 01535 is $289,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 01535 in?

ZIP code 01535 observes the EST timezone.