01588 ZIP Code — Whitinsville, MA
Worcester County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01588 is located in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 8.09 square miles and serves a population of 10,468 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 774/508.
About ZIP code 01588
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 $360,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $88,487.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
10,468
population
8.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01588 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01588
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01588. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Whitinsville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
01534 Northbridge (1.3 mi)
01560 South Grafton (3.5 mi)
01569 Uxbridge (4.5 mi)
01568 Upton (4.6 mi)
01590 Sutton (4.7 mi)
01519 Grafton (5.4 mi)
01756 Mendon (6.3 mi)
01747 Hopedale (6.6 mi)
01516 Douglas (6.8 mi)
01536 North Grafton (7 mi)
01757 Milford (7.4 mi)
01527 Millbury (7.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,468 |
| Population density | 1,294 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.09 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.70 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.1257 |
| Longitude | -71.6641 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 774/508 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.1% | 33.6% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.7% | 27.5% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.8% | 28.7% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 9.4% | 10.3% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
10,468
Population
1,294
People per sq mi
38.8
Median age
$88,487
Median household income
$44,264
Per capita income
$360,300
Median home value
$1,134
Median monthly rent
63.2%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
2,886
Housing units
29.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
306
Under 5
334
277
5–9
304
437
10–14
478
251
15–19
274
328
20–24
359
604
25–34
661
657
35–44
719
711
45–54
778
404
55–59
443
310
60–64
339
400
65–74
438
231
75–84
252
83
85+
90
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,469 | 23.6% |
| 18 and over | 7,999 | 76.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,494 | 14.3% |
| Median age | 38.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85%
Hispanic or Latino
6.2%
Two or more races
5.9%
Other race
2.4%
Asian
0.3%
Black or African American
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,487 | 85% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 696 | 6.2% |
| Two or more races | 657 | 5.9% |
| Other race | 267 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.1% | 33.6% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.7% | 27.5% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.8% | 28.7% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 9.4% | 10.3% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
4.8%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
15.8%
$50k–$75k
7.2%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
14.0%
$200k+
16.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 7.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.0% |
| $200k+ | 16.5% |
| Median income | $88,487 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.3%
$50k–$100k
2.9%
$100k–$150k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k–$300k
18.6%
$300k–$500k
56.0%
$500k–$1M
11.5%
$1M+
2.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $360,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,134 |
| Owner occupied | 63.2% |
| Renter occupied | 36.8% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
| Single-family detached | 43.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 36.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% |
| 3 or more | 21.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.1% |
| Electricity | 18.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.5% |
| Fuel oil | 37.9% |
| Wood | 2.9% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,852 | 44.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 469 | 11.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 865 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 936 | 22.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,530 | 37.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,184 | 28.7% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.3% | 34.7% |
| Married | 51.9% | 46.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 7.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
31.0%
Some college, no degree
24.7%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
18.0%
Graduate / professional
11.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 144 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 153 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,117 | 46.2% |
| High school | 485 | 20.1% |
| College / grad school | 519 | 21.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.5%
Retail trade
19.2%
Manufacturing
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Professional & management
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Construction
5.4%
Public administration
4.4%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Other services
2.8%
Information
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.6% |
| Service | 12.8% |
| Sales & office | 26.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.2% |
| Production & transportation | 7.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.8% |
| Government | 12.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.3% |
| Carpool | 4.9% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 14.4% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.1 |
Poverty
All people
8.8%
Under 18 years
12.6%
18 and over
7.6%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
49.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.9% |
| Retirement income | 24.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.1% |
| High blood pressure | 28.1% |
| High cholesterol | 30.9% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 26.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.8% |
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 20.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.0% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 6.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.8% |
| Visited dentist | 75.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 518 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.3% |
| Under 18 | 6.6% |
| 18–64 years | 13.5% |
| 65 and over | 31.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.8% |
| Public insurance | 31.8% |
| No insurance | 2.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,828 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 409 | 4.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 335 | 3.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 17 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,896 | 94.5% |
| Born in same state | 9,797 | 93.6% |
| Born in different state | 7,888 | 75.4% |
| Foreign born | 99 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 572 | 5.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 355 | 62.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,771 | 16.9% |
| French | 1,294 | 12.4% |
| German | 635 | 6.1% |
| Arab | 554 | 5.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 195 | 1.9% |
| Polish | 33 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.4% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01588
What city is ZIP code 01588 in?
ZIP code 01588 is primarily assigned to Whitinsville, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01588 in?
ZIP code 01588 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01588?
The median home value in ZIP code 01588 is $360,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 01588?
ZIP code 01588 has an estimated population of 10,468 residents, with a density of 1,293 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 01588?
The median household income in ZIP code 01588 is $88,487, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 01588 in?
ZIP code 01588 observes the EST timezone.