01543 ZIP Code — Rutland, MA
Worcester County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01543 is located in Rutland, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 35.13 square miles and serves a population of 9,102 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 774/508.
About ZIP code 01543
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $402,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $150,685.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
9,102
population
35.13
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01543 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01543
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01543. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Rutland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
01522 Jefferson (4.6 mi)
01612 Paxton (4.9 mi)
01068 Oakham (5 mi)
01541 Princeton (6.2 mi)
01520 Holden (6.5 mi)
01452 Hubbardston (7.4 mi)
01005 Barre (7.8 mi)
01583 West Boylston (9.3 mi)
01609 Worcester (9.4 mi)
01562 Spencer (9.5 mi)
01602 Worcester (9.5 mi)
01531 New Braintree (9.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,102 |
| Population density | 259 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 35.13 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.14 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.3831 |
| Longitude | -71.9616 |
| 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 | 17.4% | 33.6% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.4% | 27.5% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 45.2% | 28.7% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 14.0% | 10.3% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
9,102
Population
259
People per sq mi
41.4
Median age
$150,685
Median household income
$51,596
Per capita income
$402,300
Median home value
$1,054
Median monthly rent
85.0%
Home ownership
1.5%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
2,870
Housing units
41.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
169
Under 5
146
248
5–9
214
446
10–14
386
527
15–19
456
309
20–24
267
413
25–34
358
498
35–44
431
1,032
45–54
893
343
55–59
297
297
60–64
257
389
65–74
336
152
75–84
131
57
85+
50
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,279 | 25.0% |
| 18 and over | 6,823 | 75.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,115 | 12.3% |
| Median age | 41.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.6%
Asian
3.1%
Two or more races
1.3%
Hispanic or Latino
0.9%
Black or African American
0.7%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,598 | 93.6% |
| Asian | 284 | 3.1% |
| Two or more races | 123 | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 67 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 30 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 17.4% | 33.6% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.4% | 27.5% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 45.2% | 28.7% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 14.0% | 10.3% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
0.5%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
4.0%
$25k–$35k
2.1%
$35k–$50k
4.6%
$50k–$75k
11.9%
$75k–$100k
9.6%
$100k–$150k
15.1%
$150k–$200k
20.2%
$200k+
30.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 20.2% |
| $200k+ | 30.3% |
| Median income | $150,685 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
2.1%
$150k–$200k
1.2%
$200k–$300k
14.6%
$300k–$500k
52.6%
$500k–$1M
22.3%
$1M+
2.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $402,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,054 |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% |
| Vacant | 8.2% |
| Single-family detached | 78.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.17 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 29.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.5% |
| 3 or more | 25.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.9% |
| Electricity | 12.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.3% |
| Fuel oil | 70.1% |
| Wood | 5.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,013 | 65.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 160 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 474 | 15.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 411 | 13.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,140 | 37.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 802 | 26.2% |
| Average household size | 2.96 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.2% | 28.5% |
| Married | 53.6% | 58.2% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
1.4%
HS graduate
26.0%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Associate's degree
9.3%
Bachelor's degree
25.8%
Graduate / professional
16.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 139 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 70 | 2.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,064 | 34.7% |
| High school | 945 | 30.8% |
| College / grad school | 849 | 27.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.8%
Retail trade
12.7%
Professional & management
9.7%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Public administration
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Construction
6.0%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Information
3.5%
Other services
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.0% |
| Service | 17.3% |
| Sales & office | 14.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.0% |
| Production & transportation | 7.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.5% |
| Government | 18.5% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.0% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 13.7% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 36.1 |
Poverty
All people
1.5%
Under 18 years
1.2%
18 and over
1.7%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
5.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.4% |
| Retirement income | 29.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.5% |
| High blood pressure | 25.2% |
| High cholesterol | 29.0% |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 23.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.2% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.2% |
| Binge drinking | 19.0% |
| No physical activity | 17.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 7.1% |
| No health insurance | 5.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.2% |
| Visited dentist | 78.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.9% |
| Teeth loss | 8.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 478 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.8% |
| Under 18 | 5.6% |
| 18–64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 and over | 17.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 88.0% |
| Public insurance | 23.2% |
| No insurance | 0.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,787 | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 187 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 8 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 147 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,762 | 96.3% |
| Born in same state | 8,705 | 95.6% |
| Born in different state | 7,519 | 82.6% |
| Foreign born | 57 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 340 | 3.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 329 | 96.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,805 | 30.8% |
| French | 1,236 | 13.6% |
| Arab | 806 | 8.9% |
| German | 554 | 6.1% |
| Norwegian | 91 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 38 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 25 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 21 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 16 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.6% |
| Internet access | 98.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01543
What city is ZIP code 01543 in?
ZIP code 01543 is primarily assigned to Rutland, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01543 in?
ZIP code 01543 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Is ZIP code 01543 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 01543 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 01543?
The median household income in ZIP code 01543 is $150,685, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01543?
The median home value in ZIP code 01543 is $402,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 01543?
ZIP code 01543 has an estimated population of 9,102 residents, with a density of 259 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 01543 in?
ZIP code 01543 observes the EST timezone.