01585 ZIP Code — West Brookfield, MA

Worcester County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01585 is located in West Brookfield, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 28.08 square miles and serves a population of 4,841 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413/508.

About ZIP code 01585

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 $286,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,767. 43% 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 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 01585 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,841

population

28.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01585 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01585

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01585. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Brookfield	Acceptable
West Brookfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01506 Brookfield (3.9 mi) 01535 North Brookfield (5.1 mi) 01515 East Brookfield (6.1 mi) 01531 New Braintree (6.7 mi) 01082 Ware (7.2 mi) 01082 Ware (7.2 mi) 01010 Brimfield (7.3 mi) 01069 Palmer (7.7 mi) 01518 Fiskdale (8.8 mi) 01518 Fiskdale (8.8 mi) 01562 Spencer (9 mi) 01031 Gilbertville (9.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,841
Population density	172 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	28.08 sq mi
Water area	0.65 sq mi
Latitude	42.2276
Longitude	-72.1646
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	413/508

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	30.6%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	5.7%	10.3%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

4,841

Population

172

People per sq mi

52.6

Median age

$69,767

Median household income

$39,713

Per capita income

$286,900

Median home value

$1,105

Median monthly rent

80.1%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

1,897

Housing units

26.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

104

10–14

105

140

15–19

165

20–24

273

25–34

323

160

35–44

190

391

45–54

464

214

55–59

253

214

60–64

253

321

65–74

380

196

75–84

233

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	801	16.5%
18 and over	4,040	83.5%
65 and over	1,266	26.2%
Median age	52.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Other race 0.9%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	4,711	96.1%
Hispanic or Latino	63	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	54	1.1%
Other race	42	0.9%
Two or more races	34	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	30.6%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	5.7%	10.3%	14.3%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	17.8%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$69,767

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 3.4%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 30.0%

$300k–$500k 42.1%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$286,900
Median rent / month	$1,105
Owner occupied	80.1%
Renter occupied	19.9%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	80.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	31.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	28.4%
3 bedrooms	49.3%
4 bedrooms	8.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	34.2%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	28.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.3%
Electricity	10.2%
Propane / LP gas	9.5%
Fuel oil	54.1%
Wood	8.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,083	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	203	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	297	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	445	21.9%
Households with children under 18	435	21.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	843	41.6%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.7%	23.4%
Married	55.8%	48.9%
Separated	3.4%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	10.6%
Divorced	7.7%	17.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 9.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	26.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	6.6%
Kindergarten	30	3.8%
Elementary school	340	42.9%
High school	297	37.5%
College / grad school	73	9.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Retail trade 23.0%

Transportation & utilities 12.8%

Professional & management 11.8%

Construction 7.3%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Other services 2.8%

Public administration 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	30.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	10.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.6%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	13.7%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.4

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 4.5%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.3%
Retirement income	34.4%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.1%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	6.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	73.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	641	15.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	31.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.9%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,707	97.2%
Spanish	36	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	36	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,714	97.4%
Born in same state	4,692	96.9%
Born in different state	3,738	77.2%
Foreign born	22	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	127	2.6%
Not a US citizen	76	59.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	829	17.1%
Arab	576	11.9%
French	485	10%
German	291	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	43	0.9%
English	32	0.7%
Irish	10	0.2%
Polish	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01585

What city is ZIP code 01585 in?

ZIP code 01585 is primarily assigned to West Brookfield, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01585 in?

ZIP code 01585 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Does ZIP code 01585 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 01585 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 01585 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 01585 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 01585 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 01585 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 01585 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 01585 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 01585 in?

ZIP code 01585 observes the EST timezone.