01534 ZIP Code — Northbridge, MA
Worcester County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01534 is located in Northbridge, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 9.51 square miles and serves a population of 5,893 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 774/508.
About ZIP code 01534
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $423,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $123,370. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
5,893
population
9.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01534 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01534
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01534. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Northbridge | Acceptable |
| Northbridge | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
01588 Whitinsville (1.3 mi)
01560 South Grafton (3.3 mi)
01568 Upton (3.4 mi)
01519 Grafton (5 mi)
01569 Uxbridge (5.1 mi)
01756 Mendon (5.5 mi)
01747 Hopedale (5.5 mi)
01590 Sutton (5.8 mi)
01757 Milford (6.1 mi)
01536 North Grafton (6.6 mi)
01529 Millville (7.5 mi)
01527 Millbury (8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,893 |
| Population density | 620 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.51 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.1362 |
| Longitude | -71.6427 |
| 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 | 24.9% | 33.6% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.7% | 27.5% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.9% | 28.7% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 12.5% | 10.3% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
5,893
Population
620
People per sq mi
47.0
Median age
$123,370
Median household income
$54,058
Per capita income
$423,500
Median home value
$1,125
Median monthly rent
80.2%
Home ownership
2.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
1,984
Housing units
40.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
127
Under 5
131
138
5–9
143
172
10–14
178
203
15–19
210
126
20–24
131
225
25–34
232
389
35–44
401
581
45–54
599
168
55–59
173
221
60–64
228
389
65–74
402
99
75–84
102
62
85+
63
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,140 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 4,753 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 1,117 | 19.0% |
| Median age | 47.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.1%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian
2.3%
Black or African American
2.1%
Other race
1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,380 | 88.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 187 | 3.1% |
| Two or more races | 154 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 141 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 129 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 77 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.9% | 33.6% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.7% | 27.5% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.9% | 28.7% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 12.5% | 10.3% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
1.3%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
1.6%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
6.0%
$50k–$75k
8.3%
$75k–$100k
10.2%
$100k–$150k
25.2%
$150k–$200k
18.9%
$200k+
21.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 8.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 18.9% |
| $200k+ | 21.1% |
| Median income | $123,370 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.4%
$100k–$150k
1.1%
$150k–$200k
2.0%
$200k–$300k
9.9%
$300k–$500k
60.9%
$500k–$1M
22.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $423,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,125 |
| Owner occupied | 80.2% |
| Renter occupied | 19.8% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
| Single-family detached | 69.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.3% |
| 3 or more | 24.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.9% |
| Electricity | 13.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.1% |
| Fuel oil | 52.8% |
| Wood | 3.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,479 | 63.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 97 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 349 | 14.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 413 | 17.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 719 | 30.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 693 | 29.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.1% | 19.8% |
| Married | 59.0% | 62.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 11.2% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 6.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
9.3%
HS graduate
24.5%
Some college, no degree
15.0%
Associate's degree
9.3%
Bachelor's degree
23.6%
Graduate / professional
16.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 35 | 2.8% |
| Kindergarten | 31 | 2.5% |
| Elementary school | 480 | 38.4% |
| High school | 420 | 33.6% |
| College / grad school | 283 | 22.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.4%
Professional & management
12.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.0%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Retail trade
7.6%
Construction
7.3%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Public administration
5.2%
Information
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Other services
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.1% |
| Service | 19.4% |
| Sales & office | 16.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 7.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.7% |
| Government | 17.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.3% |
| Carpool | 3.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 17.7% |
| Other means | 5.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.3 |
Poverty
All people
2.9%
Under 18 years
3.3%
18 and over
2.8%
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
7.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.2% |
| Retirement income | 24.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.3% |
| High blood pressure | 28.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.7% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 26.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.1% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 20.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 6.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.6% |
| Visited dentist | 74.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 405 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.6% |
| 18–64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 and over | 37.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.4% |
| Public insurance | 35.8% |
| No insurance | 3.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,635 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 193 | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 73 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 64 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,599 | 95.0% |
| Born in same state | 5,569 | 94.5% |
| Born in different state | 4,360 | 74.0% |
| Foreign born | 30 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 294 | 5.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 181 | 61.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,352 | 22.9% |
| French | 816 | 13.8% |
| German | 340 | 5.8% |
| Arab | 241 | 4.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 126 | 2.1% |
| Norwegian | 27 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 17 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.7% |
| Internet access | 95.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01534
What city is ZIP code 01534 in?
ZIP code 01534 is primarily assigned to Northbridge, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01534 in?
ZIP code 01534 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Is ZIP code 01534 mostly owner-occupied?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 01534 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 01534?
The median household income in ZIP code 01534 is $123,370, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01534?
The median home value in ZIP code 01534 is $423,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 01534?
ZIP code 01534 has an estimated population of 5,893 residents, with a density of 619 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 01534 in?
ZIP code 01534 observes the EST timezone.