01468 ZIP Code — Templeton, MA

Worcester County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01468 is located in Templeton, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 21.96 square miles and serves a population of 4,009 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 978/351.

About ZIP code 01468

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $346,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $106,581. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 01468 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

4,009

population

21.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01468 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01468

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01468. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Templeton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01436 Baldwinville (4.1 mi) 01441 Westminster (4.1 mi) 01452 Hubbardston (5 mi) 01440 Gardner (5.2 mi) 01331 Athol (6.1 mi) 01473 Westminster (8.1 mi) 01475 Winchendon (8.2 mi) 01005 Barre (8.7 mi) 01366 Petersham (10.1 mi) 01430 Ashburnham (10.7 mi) 01541 Princeton (10.8 mi) 01543 Rutland (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,009
Population density	183 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	21.96 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	42.5432
Longitude	-72.0669
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	978/351

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.0%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	27.3%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	11.1%	10.3%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

4,009

Population

183

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$106,581

Median household income

$50,289

Per capita income

$346,500

Median home value

$1,341

Median monthly rent

87.8%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

1,583

Housing units

35.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

101

5–9

10–14

104

103

15–19

113

20–24

193

25–34

211

338

35–44

369

302

45–54

331

159

55–59

174

112

60–64

123

280

65–74

307

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	721	18.0%
18 and over	3,288	82.0%
65 and over	755	18.8%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 2.8%

Asian 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,826	95.2%
Two or more races	111	2.8%
Asian	72	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.0%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	27.3%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	11.1%	10.3%	14.3%

Under $10k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 2.0%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 9.1%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 22.6%

$150k–$200k 20.3%

$200k+ 13.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	2.0%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	9.1%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	22.6%
$150k–$200k	20.3%
$200k+	13.2%
Median income	$106,581

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k–$300k 23.8%

$300k–$500k 46.0%

$500k–$1M 19.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$346,500
Median rent / month	$1,341
Owner occupied	87.8%
Renter occupied	12.2%
Vacant	7.2%
Single-family detached	76.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	34.4%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	15.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	30.3%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	6.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	46.4%
3 or more	25.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.9%
Electricity	10.2%
Propane / LP gas	9.6%
Fuel oil	68.8%
Wood	4.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	886	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	114	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	374	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	284	17.1%
Households with children under 18	457	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	441	26.6%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.4%	30.4%
Married	56.8%	51.4%
Separated	2.0%	2.2%
Widowed	0.7%	2.6%
Divorced	12.1%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 26.6%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 16.8%

Bachelor's degree 22.8%

Graduate / professional 12.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	35.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	62	8.1%
Kindergarten	29	3.8%
Elementary school	315	41.0%
High school	205	26.7%
College / grad school	157	20.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%

Professional & management 15.4%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Public administration 7.5%

Retail trade 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Construction 4.8%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Other services 1.6%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.5%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.4%
Government	23.7%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.0

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 4.6%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 32.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.4%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	7.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	29.2%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	6.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	73.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	365	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	28.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.4%
Public insurance	33.5%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,815	95.2%
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)	3,984	99.4%
Born in same state	3,984	99.4%
Born in different state	3,307	82.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	0.6%
Not a US citizen	25	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	620	15.5%
German	505	12.6%
French	341	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	283	7.1%
Norwegian	26	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01468

What city is ZIP code 01468 in?

ZIP code 01468 is primarily assigned to Templeton, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01468 in?

ZIP code 01468 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 01468 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 01468 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 01468 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 01468 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01468?

The median home value in ZIP code 01468 is $346,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 01468?

The median household income in ZIP code 01468 is $106,581, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 01468 in?

ZIP code 01468 observes the EST timezone.