01542 ZIP Code — Rochdale, MA

Worcester County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01542 is located in Rochdale, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 4.21 square miles and serves a population of 2,815 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508/774.

About ZIP code 01542

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $347,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $106,719. 43% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 01542 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,815

population

4.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01542 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01542

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01542. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rochdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01524 Leicester (2.7 mi) 01537 North Oxford (2.8 mi) 01501 Auburn (3.3 mi) 01603 Worcester (4.5 mi) 01562 Spencer (5.2 mi) 01507 Charlton (5.8 mi) 01610 Worcester (5.9 mi) 01602 Worcester (6 mi) 01540 Oxford (6.2 mi) 01607 Worcester (6.5 mi) 01527 Millbury (6.8 mi) 01608 Worcester (6.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,815
Population density	669 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	4.21 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	42.2013
Longitude	-71.9108
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	508/774

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.0%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	18.2%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	40.3%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	7.5%	10.3%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,815

Population

669

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$106,719

Median household income

$45,387

Per capita income

$347,300

Median home value

$1,418

Median monthly rent

89.3%

Home ownership

1.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,010

Housing units

27.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

162

5–9

159

10–14

15–19

20–24

223

25–34

219

127

35–44

124

45–54

55–59

162

60–64

159

218

65–74

214

141

75–84

139

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	639	22.7%
18 and over	2,176	77.3%
65 and over	769	27.3%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%

Two or more races 5.2%

Black or African American 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,499	87.3%
Two or more races	149	5.2%
Black or African American	127	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	48	1.7%
Other race	40	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.0%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	18.2%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	40.3%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	7.5%	10.3%	14.3%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 9.2%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 28.4%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	9.2%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	28.4%
$150k–$200k	16.6%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$106,719

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k–$300k 31.9%

$300k–$500k 59.8%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$347,300
Median rent / month	$1,418
Owner occupied	89.3%
Renter occupied	10.7%
Vacant	2.1%
Single-family detached	78.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.0%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	14.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	56.3%
4 bedrooms	20.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	31.6%
2 vehicles	51.3%
3 or more	15.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.4%
Electricity	6.3%
Propane / LP gas	14.1%
Fuel oil	70.9%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	678	61.4%
Cohabiting couple	56	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	184	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	186	16.8%
Households with children under 18	312	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	482	43.7%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	14.0%
Married	63.4%	63.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	4.1%	11.5%
Divorced	4.4%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 25.4%

Some college, no degree 29.6%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 14.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	27.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	3.0%
Kindergarten	126	23.3%
Elementary school	220	40.7%
High school	94	17.4%
College / grad school	84	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.4%

Finance & real estate 12.7%

Retail trade 11.6%

Construction 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Public administration 8.0%

Other services 5.3%

Professional & management 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Information 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.7%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	11.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	7.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	18.7%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.3%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	19.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 1.8%

Under 18 years 2.4%

18 and over 1.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 8.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	35.1%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.6%
High blood pressure	28.5%
High cholesterol	30.8%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	10.4%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	6.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	74.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	298	13.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	35.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.0%
Public insurance	39.7%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,627	93.3%
Spanish	13	0.5%
Other Indo-European	10	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,674	95.0%
Born in same state	2,671	94.9%
Born in different state	2,406	85.5%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	141	5.0%
Not a US citizen	130	92.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	703	25%
German	260	9.2%
French	260	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	69	2.5%
Norwegian	58	2.1%
English	19	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01542

What city is ZIP code 01542 in?

ZIP code 01542 is primarily assigned to Rochdale, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01542 in?

ZIP code 01542 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Does ZIP code 01542 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 01542 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 01542 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 01542 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 01542 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 01542 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 01542 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 01542 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 01542 in?

ZIP code 01542 observes the EST timezone.