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Worcester County
West Boylston, MA
01583
01583 ZIP Code — West Boylston, MA
Worcester County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01583 is located in
West Boylston ,
Massachusetts ,
within Worcester County .
It covers approximately 12.58 square miles and serves a population of
7,476 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 508 .
About ZIP code 01583
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $383,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($97,736) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 40% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 01583 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
7,476
Population density
594 / sq mi
State FIPS
25
County FIPS
027
Geography
Land area
12.58 sq mi
Water area
0.91 sq mi
Latitude
42.3591
Longitude
-71.7824
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
508
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
27.4%
33.6%
31.3%
$50k – $100k
28.2%
27.5%
25.9%
$100k – $200k
28.3%
28.7%
28.5%
Over $200k
16.1%
10.3%
14.3%
Demographics & statistics
$97,736
Median household income
$383,400
Median home value
$1,196
Median monthly rent
39.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,223 16.4% 18 and over 6,253 83.6% 65 and over 1,810 24.2% Median age 46.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3.5%
Group Count % White 6,581 83.6% Hispanic or Latino 395 5% Two or more races 360 4.6% Black or African American 278 3.5% Other race 170 2.2% Asian 85 1.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
27.4%
33.6%
31.3%
$50k – $100k
28.2%
27.5%
25.9%
$100k – $200k
28.3%
28.7%
28.5%
Over $200k
16.1%
10.3%
14.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.6% $10k–$15k 5.0% $15k–$25k 4.3% $25k–$35k 4.0% $35k–$50k 8.2% $50k–$75k 14.5% $75k–$100k 14.6% $100k–$150k 21.2% $150k–$200k 10.3% $200k+ 17.3% Median income $97,736
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $383,400 Median rent / month $1,196 Owner occupied 79.2% Renter occupied 20.8% Vacant 2.3% Single-family detached 70.4% Large apartment buildings 2.6% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.46
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.8% 2010–2019 8.0% 2000–2009 11.5% 1990–1999 5.9% 1980–1989 5.6% 1970–1979 11.9% 1960–1969 9.6% 1950–1959 23.1% 1940–1949 6.3% 1939 or earlier 17.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 7.7% 2 bedrooms 21.7% 3 bedrooms 48.4% 4 bedrooms 19.1% 5+ bedrooms 3.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.9% 1 vehicle 32.6% 2 vehicles 48.3% 3 or more 15.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 38.7% Electricity 10.3% Propane / LP gas 5.2% Fuel oil 41.5% Wood 2.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,561 55.2% Cohabiting couple 234 8.3% Male householder, no spouse 349 12.3% Female householder, no spouse 683 24.2% Households with children under 18 628 22.2% Households with seniors (65+) 1,174 41.5% Average household size 2.36
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.5% 28.5% Married 50.3% 51.7% Separated 3.2% 0.9% Widowed 1.5% 11.0% Divorced 13.4% 8.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.1%
Graduate / professional
17.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.1% Bachelor's or higher 39.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 182 12.2% Kindergarten 87 5.8% Elementary school 503 33.8% High school 354 23.8% College / grad school 364 24.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.1%
Professional & management
10.4%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Public administration
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 49.6% Service 8.3% Sales & office 25.6% Natural resources & construction 7.9% Production & transportation 8.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.0% Government 9.6% Self-employed 7.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.8% Carpool 5.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.8% Work from home 13.3% Other means 0.9% Avg commute (minutes) 29.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.6%
Female-led households
16.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.5% Retirement income 33.0% Supplemental Security 5.2% Cash public assistance 2.1% Food stamps / SNAP 7.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.4% High blood pressure 30.9% High cholesterol 31.3% Diabetes 8.9% Heart disease 6.3% Stroke 2.8% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 27.8% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 5.9% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.3% Binge drinking 17.6% No physical activity 21.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.5% Depression 18.2% Fair or poor health 11.4% Poor mental health 13.2% Poor physical health 8.9% No health insurance 7.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.0% Visited dentist 73.1% Cholesterol screening 91.3% Teeth loss 12.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 445 7.1%
Disability % Any disability 13.8% Under 18 5.8% 18–64 years 8.9% 65 and over 30.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 81.0% Public insurance 40.5% No insurance 1.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 7,196 96.3% Spanish 171 2.4% Other Indo-European 71 1.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 25 0.3% Other languages 39 0.5%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 7,048 94.3% Born in same state 6,915 92.5% Born in different state 5,878 78.6% Foreign born 133 1.8% Naturalized citizen 428 5.7% Not a US citizen 296 69.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 1,351 18.1% French 831 11.1% German 369 4.9% Arab 343 4.6% Polish 113 1.5%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 82 1.1% Irish 45 0.6% Dutch 18 0.2% English 16 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.8% Internet access 92.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01583
What city is ZIP code 01583 in?
ZIP code 01583 is primarily assigned to West Boylston, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01583 in?
ZIP code 01583 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Does ZIP code 01583 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 01583 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01583?
The median home value in ZIP code 01583 is $383,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 01583?
ZIP code 01583 has an estimated population of 7,476 residents, with a density of 594 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 01583?
The median household income in ZIP code 01583 is $97,736, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 01583 in?
ZIP code 01583 observes the EST timezone.
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