01068 ZIP Code — Oakham, MA

Worcester County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01068 is located in Oakham, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 21.72 square miles and serves a population of 1,585 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 774/508.

About ZIP code 01068

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $365,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,906. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 40% 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 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 01068 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,585
population
21.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01068 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01068

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City Status
Oakham Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
01531 New Braintree (4.6 mi) 01543 Rutland (5 mi) 01005 Barre (5.4 mi) 01535 North Brookfield (6 mi) 01612 Paxton (6.5 mi) 01031 Gilbertville (7.8 mi) 01562 Spencer (7.9 mi) 01452 Hubbardston (9.3 mi) 01522 Jefferson (9.3 mi) 01515 East Brookfield (10.1 mi) 01520 Holden (10.2 mi) 01524 Leicester (10.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,585
Population density 73 / sq mi
State FIPS 25
County FIPS 027
Geography
Land area 21.72 sq mi
Water area 0.40 sq mi
Latitude 42.3533
Longitude -72.0514
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 21.8% 33.6% 31.3%
$50k – $100k 38.1% 27.5% 25.9%
$100k – $200k 35.3% 28.7% 28.5%
Over $200k 4.8% 10.3% 14.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,585
Population
73
People per sq mi
49.3
Median age
$93,906
Median household income
$45,686
Per capita income
$365,200
Median home value
$1,361
Median monthly rent
93.1%
Home ownership
5.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
632
Housing units
39.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
35
Under 5
37
34
5–9
36
35
10–14
36
49
15–19
51
37
20–24
38
82
25–34
86
82
35–44
85
92
45–54
97
83
55–59
87
93
60–64
98
120
65–74
126
24
75–84
26
8
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1826716.8%
18 and over1,31883.2%
65 and over31219.7%
Median age49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.6%
Two or more races 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Black or African American 1.3%
Other race 0.6%
GroupCount%
White1,48189.6%
Two or more races734.4%
Hispanic or Latino674.1%
Black or African American211.3%
Other race100.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 21.8% 33.6% 31.3%
$50k – $100k 38.1% 27.5% 25.9%
$100k – $200k 35.3% 28.7% 28.5%
Over $200k 4.8% 10.3% 14.3%
Under $10k 3.9%
$10k–$15k 0.8%
$15k–$25k 2.3%
$25k–$35k 7.5%
$35k–$50k 9.3%
$50k–$75k 10.9%
$75k–$100k 19.1%
$100k–$150k 17.8%
$150k–$200k 12.9%
$200k+ 15.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.9%
$10k–$15k0.8%
$15k–$25k2.3%
$25k–$35k7.5%
$35k–$50k9.3%
$50k–$75k10.9%
$75k–$100k19.1%
$100k–$150k17.8%
$150k–$200k12.9%
$200k+15.5%
Median income$93,906

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 0.4%
$100k–$150k 0.4%
$150k–$200k 8.9%
$200k–$300k 18.9%
$300k–$500k 59.7%
$500k–$1M 11.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$365,200
Median rent / month$1,361
Owner occupied93.1%
Renter occupied6.9%
Vacant9.1%
Single-family detached96.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.6%
Median rooms6.8
Avg household size (owned)2.50

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.6%
2010–20194.2%
2000–200910.1%
1990–199915.6%
1980–198926.6%
1970–197913.2%
1960–19698.2%
1950–19594.0%
1940–19493.9%
1939 or earlier13.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.5%
1 bedroom5.9%
2 bedrooms14.4%
3 bedrooms51.9%
4 bedrooms19.4%
5+ bedrooms6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.0%
1 vehicle18.3%
2 vehicles45.4%
3 or more34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.0%
Electricity8.2%
Propane / LP gas11.9%
Fuel oil58.9%
Wood16.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family37461.0%
Cohabiting couple416.7%
Male householder, no spouse6410.4%
Female householder, no spouse13421.9%
Households with children under 1813822.5%
Households with seniors (65+)22236.2%
Average household size2.56

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.9%22.6%
Married57.7%58.3%
Separated0.9%0.6%
Widowed3.1%7.0%
Divorced9.3%11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%
Some HS, no diploma 5.3%
HS graduate 24.5%
Some college, no degree 17.8%
Associate's degree 10.9%
Bachelor's degree 24.8%
Graduate / professional 15.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.1%
Bachelor's or higher39.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool185.8%
Kindergarten41.3%
Elementary school13242.2%
High school7724.6%
College / grad school8226.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.0%
Finance & real estate 10.4%
Construction 9.8%
Transportation & utilities 8.2%
Retail trade 7.8%
Public administration 7.8%
Manufacturing 7.4%
Professional & management 6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%
Other services 2.9%
Agriculture & mining 2.3%
Wholesale trade 0.8%
Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts50.9%
Service13.0%
Sales & office16.5%
Natural resources & construction8.3%
Production & transportation11.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.4%
Government19.6%
Self-employed11.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.2%
Carpool6.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home12.3%
Other means5.9%
Avg commute (minutes)39.2

Poverty

All people 5.3%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 6.3%
Married-couple families 2.4%
Female-led households 6.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.6%
Retirement income30.2%
Supplemental Security6.9%
Cash public assistance5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP10.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity29.7%
High blood pressure27.8%
High cholesterol31.2%
Diabetes7.6%
Heart disease5.1%
Stroke2.2%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis26.0%
Kidney disease2.2%
Pulmonary disease5.1%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.4%
Binge drinking18.3%
No physical activity18.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.2%
Depression19.3%
Fair or poor health9.3%
Poor mental health13.6%
Poor physical health8.1%
No health insurance5.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.8%
Visited dentist76.9%
Cholesterol screening92.0%
Teeth loss10.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1168.8%
Disability%
Any disability13.6%
Under 184.9%
18–64 years14.3%
65 and over18.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance77.9%
Public insurance40.1%
No insurance3.0%
Uninsured under 192.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,51395.5%
Spanish40.3%
Other Indo-European10.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander30.2%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,55097.8%
Born in same state1,54197.2%
Born in different state1,34084.5%
Foreign born90.6%
Naturalized citizen352.2%
Not a US citizen2468.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian30519.2%
French26116.5%
Arab1579.9%
German784.9%
AncestryCount%
Norwegian392.5%
Dutch120.8%
Polish60.4%
English30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.7%
Internet access96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01068

What city is ZIP code 01068 in?

ZIP code 01068 is primarily assigned to Oakham, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01068 in?

ZIP code 01068 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 01068 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 01068 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 01068 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 01068 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01068?

The median home value in ZIP code 01068 is $365,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 01068?

ZIP code 01068 has an estimated population of 1,585 residents, with a density of 73 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 01068 in?

ZIP code 01068 observes the EST timezone.

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