01074 ZIP Code — South Barre, MA

Worcester County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01074 is located in South Barre, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 0.26 square miles and serves a population of 694 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 978.

About ZIP code 01074

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $256,300. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $88,190. Poverty affects 48% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 66% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 93% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 01074 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

694

population

0.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01074 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01074

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01074. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Barre	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	694
Population density	2,669 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	0.26 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	42.3824
Longitude	-72.0998
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	22.3%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	77.7%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	10.3%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

694

Population

2,669

People per sq mi

34.9

Median age

$88,190

Median household income

$25,599

Per capita income

$256,300

Median home value

$1,085

Median monthly rent

33.9%

Home ownership

47.7%

Poverty rate

24.4%

Unemployment

139

Housing units

16.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	133	19.2%
18 and over	561	80.8%
65 and over	104	15.0%
Median age	34.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Two or more races 4.1%

Group	Count	%
White	664	91.7%
Hispanic or Latino	30	4.1%
Two or more races	30	4.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.3%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	77.7%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	10.3%	14.3%

$25k–$35k 34.4%

$50k–$75k 11.1%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	34.4%
$50k–$75k	11.1%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	22.8%
$150k–$200k	15.6%
Median income	$88,190

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 45.9%

$200k–$300k 32.8%

$300k–$500k 21.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$256,300
Median rent / month	$1,085
Owner occupied	33.9%
Renter occupied	66.1%
Vacant	30.2%
Single-family detached	53.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	24.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	60.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	41.1%
3 bedrooms	58.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	34.4%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	15.6%
3 or more	22.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	15.6%
Fuel oil	84.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	13	7.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	167	92.8%
Households with children under 18	62	34.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	105	58.3%
Average household size	3.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	93.9%	30.1%
Married	6.1%	3.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	33.2%
Divorced	0.0%	33.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 44.4%

Some college, no degree 11.9%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	69	41.6%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	97	58.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.8%

Retail trade 15.0%

Manufacturing 14.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.0%

Construction 11.7%

Public administration 6.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.8%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	6.1%
Natural resources & construction	26.2%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	25.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.7%
Carpool	20.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	26.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 47.7%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 35.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 42.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	92.8%
Retirement income	42.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	34.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	66.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.6%
High blood pressure	23.8%
High cholesterol	26.8%
Diabetes	6.3%
Heart disease	4.3%
Stroke	1.9%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	22.0%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	4.7%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	9.2%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	7.6%
No health insurance	6.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	74.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	35.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	43.3%
65 and over	47.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.5%
Public insurance	67.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	630	90.8%
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)	694	100.0%
Born in same state	694	100.0%
Born in different state	638	91.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	85	12.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	84	12.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.9%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01074

What city is ZIP code 01074 in?

ZIP code 01074 is primarily assigned to South Barre, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01074 in?

ZIP code 01074 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Does ZIP code 01074 have a large retiree population?

93% of households in ZIP code 01074 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01074?

48% of residents in ZIP code 01074 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 01074 mostly rentals?

66% of occupied units in ZIP code 01074 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 01074 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 01074 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 01074 in?

ZIP code 01074 observes the EST timezone.