01473 ZIP Code — Westminster, MA

Worcester County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01473 is located in Westminster, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 35.44 square miles and serves a population of 8,220 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 978.

About ZIP code 01473

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 $370,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($95,674) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 45% 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 01473 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,220

population

35.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01473 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01473

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01473. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Westminster	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01440 Gardner (4.5 mi) 01441 Westminster (4.7 mi) 01420 Fitchburg (5.4 mi) 01430 Ashburnham (6.7 mi) 01541 Princeton (7.1 mi) 01453 Leominster (7.4 mi) 01452 Hubbardston (7.4 mi) 01468 Templeton (8.1 mi) 01431 Ashby (8.7 mi) 01436 Baldwinville (9.5 mi) 01462 Lunenburg (9.7 mi) 01475 Winchendon (10 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,220
Population density	232 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	35.44 sq mi
Water area	1.82 sq mi
Latitude	42.5595
Longitude	-71.9087
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	978

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.6%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	34.5%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	13.2%	10.3%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

8,220

Population

232

People per sq mi

48.6

Median age

$95,674

Median household income

$49,162

Per capita income

$370,200

Median home value

$1,597

Median monthly rent

85.8%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

2,991

Housing units

40.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

212

Under 5

239

206

5–9

232

187

10–14

211

207

15–19

232

123

20–24

139

399

25–34

449

537

35–44

604

302

45–54

340

265

55–59

297

389

60–64

438

788

65–74

886

217

75–84

243

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,609	19.6%
18 and over	6,611	80.4%
65 and over	2,212	26.9%
Median age	48.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Two or more races 1.7%

Asian 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,013	97%
Two or more races	142	1.7%
Asian	53	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	37	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	12	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.6%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	34.5%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	13.2%	10.3%	14.3%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 23.9%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 17.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	23.9%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	17.9%
Median income	$95,674

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 0.5%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k–$300k 20.1%

$300k–$500k 53.3%

$500k–$1M 20.9%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$370,200
Median rent / month	$1,597
Owner occupied	85.8%
Renter occupied	14.2%
Vacant	5.9%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	17.4%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	25.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	45.6%
3 or more	25.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.7%
Electricity	5.7%
Propane / LP gas	9.1%
Fuel oil	54.0%
Wood	10.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,013	62.0%
Cohabiting couple	225	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	247	7.6%
Female householder, no spouse	763	23.5%
Households with children under 18	891	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,450	44.6%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.7%	22.2%
Married	61.5%	57.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	3.4%	8.0%
Divorced	2.5%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 27.4%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 21.3%

Graduate / professional 18.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	40.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	219	13.4%
Kindergarten	113	6.9%
Elementary school	661	40.3%
High school	426	26.0%
College / grad school	221	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Public administration 11.7%

Professional & management 10.2%

Construction 8.6%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Retail trade 4.5%

Other services 4.4%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.7%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	24.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	7.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	21.5%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.7%
Carpool	2.1%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 0.9%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.4%
Retirement income	32.5%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.4%
High blood pressure	28.2%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.9%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	18.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	9.5%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	8.1%
No health insurance	5.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	76.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	599	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.3%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	4.1%
65 and over	15.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.6%
Public insurance	38.4%
No insurance	1.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,769	94.5%
Spanish	68	0.9%
Other Indo-European	52	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,053	98.0%
Born in same state	7,963	96.9%
Born in different state	6,692	81.4%
Foreign born	90	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	167	2.0%
Not a US citizen	106	63.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,745	21.2%
French	1,211	14.7%
Arab	1,029	12.5%
German	827	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	145	1.8%
Norwegian	58	0.7%
Polish	41	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01473

What city is ZIP code 01473 in?

ZIP code 01473 is primarily assigned to Westminster, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01473 in?

ZIP code 01473 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Does ZIP code 01473 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 01473 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 01473 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 01473 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 01473 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 01473 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01473?

The median home value in ZIP code 01473 is $370,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 01473 in?

ZIP code 01473 observes the EST timezone.