01368 ZIP Code — Royalston, MA

Worcester County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01368 is located in Royalston, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 44.32 square miles and serves a population of 1,455 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 978.

About ZIP code 01368

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $308,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $98,542. 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. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 01368 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,455

population

44.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01368 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01368

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01368. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Royalston	Acceptable
Royalston	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,455
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	44.32 sq mi
Water area	0.71 sq mi
Latitude	42.6705
Longitude	-72.1970
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	978

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.7%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	42.3%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	10.3%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,455

Population

People per sq mi

48.2

Median age

$98,542

Median household income

$37,502

Per capita income

$308,800

Median home value

$1,066

Median monthly rent

88.7%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

553

Housing units

24.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

115

45–54

55–59

60–64

129

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	335	23.0%
18 and over	1,120	77.0%
65 and over	268	18.4%
Median age	48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Two or more races 1.9%

Other race 1.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,406	94%
Hispanic or Latino	40	2.7%
Two or more races	28	1.9%
Other race	19	1.3%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.7%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	42.3%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	10.3%	14.3%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 6.3%

$50k–$75k 9.1%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 26.8%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	6.3%
$50k–$75k	9.1%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	26.8%
$150k–$200k	18.0%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$98,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 25.4%

$300k–$500k 45.7%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$308,800
Median rent / month	$1,066
Owner occupied	88.7%
Renter occupied	11.3%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	94.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	13.2%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	16.4%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	31.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	48.5%
4 bedrooms	21.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	44.6%
3 or more	34.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	1.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.4%
Fuel oil	62.5%
Wood	23.8%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	324	60.2%
Cohabiting couple	49	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	89	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	76	14.1%
Households with children under 18	141	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	202	37.5%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.6%	22.6%
Married	55.1%	60.5%
Separated	0.6%	2.2%
Widowed	3.4%	3.8%
Divorced	9.3%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	5.0%
Kindergarten	49	17.6%
Elementary school	94	33.7%
High school	69	24.7%
College / grad school	53	19.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Professional & management 11.0%

Public administration 9.9%

Construction 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Retail trade 4.7%

Information 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Other services 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.0%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.5%
Government	24.6%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.2

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 18.2%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 41.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.6%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	6.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	71.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	26.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.2%
Public insurance	36.6%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,356	93.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,438	98.8%
Born in same state	1,438	98.8%
Born in different state	1,238	85.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	1.2%
Not a US citizen	7	41.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	360	24.7%
Italian	223	15.3%
French	185	12.7%
German	146	10%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	0.8%
Polish	10	0.7%
Norwegian	10	0.7%
Irish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01368

What city is ZIP code 01368 in?

ZIP code 01368 is primarily assigned to Royalston, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01368 in?

ZIP code 01368 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 01368 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 01368 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01368?

The median home value in ZIP code 01368 is $308,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 01368?

ZIP code 01368 has an estimated population of 1,455 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 01368?

The median household income in ZIP code 01368 is $98,542, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 01368 in?

ZIP code 01368 observes the EST timezone.