01541 ZIP Code — Princeton, MA

Worcester County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01541 is located in Princeton, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 35.43 square miles and serves a population of 3,497 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 978.

About ZIP code 01541

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 $467,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($163,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 31% 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 34 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 01541 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,497

population

35.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01541 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01541

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01541. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Princeton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01522 Jefferson (5.6 mi) 01564 Sterling (5.9 mi) 01543 Rutland (6.2 mi) 01452 Hubbardston (6.4 mi) 01473 Westminster (7.1 mi) 01453 Leominster (7.6 mi) 01520 Holden (8.7 mi) 01583 West Boylston (8.7 mi) 01420 Fitchburg (9.7 mi) 01441 Westminster (9.8 mi) 01612 Paxton (10 mi) 01440 Gardner (10.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,497
Population density	99 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	35.43 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	42.4569
Longitude	-71.8908
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	978

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.5%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	16.3%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	49.7%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	18.5%	10.3%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

3,497

Population

People per sq mi

49.4

Median age

$163,750

Median household income

$73,138

Per capita income

$467,900

Median home value

$906

Median monthly rent

95.7%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

1,325

Housing units

63.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

144

5–9

141

10–14

15–19

20–24

162

25–34

158

177

35–44

172

235

45–54

229

189

55–59

185

166

60–64

161

271

65–74

264

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	719	20.6%
18 and over	2,778	79.4%
65 and over	731	20.9%
Median age	49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 0.8%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,333	93.9%
Two or more races	117	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	54	1.5%
Other race	30	0.8%
Black or African American	17	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.5%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	16.3%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	49.7%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	18.5%	10.3%	14.3%

Under $10k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 9.0%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k+ 34.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	9.0%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	18.9%
$200k+	34.2%
Median income	$163,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k–$300k 8.8%

$300k–$500k 49.2%

$500k–$1M 37.5%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$467,900
Median rent / month	$906
Owner occupied	95.7%
Renter occupied	4.3%
Vacant	4.8%
Single-family detached	95.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	24.8%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	21.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	8.5%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	31.5%
5+ bedrooms	9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	12.5%
2 vehicles	50.5%
3 or more	35.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.7%
Electricity	3.2%
Propane / LP gas	3.4%
Fuel oil	79.3%
Wood	8.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	923	70.1%
Cohabiting couple	104	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	137	10.4%
Female householder, no spouse	152	11.6%
Households with children under 18	367	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	512	38.9%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	14.3%
Married	65.4%	70.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	3.8%	5.5%
Divorced	6.3%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 11.2%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 37.5%

Graduate / professional 26.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.3%
Bachelor's or higher	63.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	78	11.0%
Kindergarten	54	7.6%
Elementary school	365	51.3%
High school	111	15.6%
College / grad school	104	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.9%

Professional & management 16.2%

Retail trade 13.3%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Construction 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Public administration 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Information 2.3%

Other services 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.6%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	4.0%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.8%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	11.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.1%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	23.1%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.8

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 21.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.5%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.5%
High blood pressure	28.7%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	7.8%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	4.7%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.0%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	16.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	8.4%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	7.5%
No health insurance	3.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	80.3%
Cholesterol screening	94.1%
Teeth loss	7.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	138	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.3%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	4.4%
65 and over	12.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.8%
Public insurance	30.4%
No insurance	0.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,347	95.7%
Spanish	23	0.7%
Other Indo-European	7	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,370	96.4%
Born in same state	3,370	96.4%
Born in different state	2,415	69.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	127	3.6%
Not a US citizen	98	77.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	518	14.8%
French	511	14.6%
Arab	315	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	235	6.7%
Norwegian	58	1.7%
English	31	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	97.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01541

What city is ZIP code 01541 in?

ZIP code 01541 is primarily assigned to Princeton, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01541 in?

ZIP code 01541 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 01541?

64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 01541 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 01541 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 01541?

The median household income in ZIP code 01541 is $163,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01541?

The median home value in ZIP code 01541 is $467,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 01541 in?

ZIP code 01541 observes the EST timezone.