Petersham ZIP Code List — Worcester County, MA
There is one unique ZIP code in Petersham, Massachusetts and it is 01366. Area code: 978.
1
ZIP codes
36.94
sq mi land
0.55
sq mi water
978
area code
Petersham, MA ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Petersham, MA (1)
Demographics & statistics
1,177
Population
52.0
Median age
$104,205
Median household income
$44,519
Per capita income
$346,000
Median home value
$1,223
Median monthly rent
90.2%
Home ownership
6.5%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
484
Housing units
43.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
14
Under 5
11
43
5–9
36
24
10–14
20
26
15–19
22
30
20–24
25
50
25–34
41
64
35–44
53
98
45–54
80
65
55–59
53
63
60–64
52
102
65–74
84
39
75–84
32
28
85+
22
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 160 | 13.6% |
| 18 and over | 1,017 | 86.4% |
| 65 and over | 307 | 26.1% |
| Median age | 52.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.3%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4.5%
Asian
1%
Other race
0.9%
Black or African American
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,077 | 87.3% |
| Two or more races | 69 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 12 | 1% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
4.3%
$35k–$50k
13.0%
$50k–$75k
9.8%
$75k–$100k
10.8%
$100k–$150k
27.3%
$150k–$200k
12.8%
$200k+
12.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.8% |
| $200k+ | 12.1% |
| Median income | $104,205 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.5%
$50k–$100k
2.6%
$100k–$150k
1.2%
$150k–$200k
2.9%
$200k–$300k
23.3%
$300k–$500k
57.5%
$500k–$1M
9.6%
$1M+
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $346,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,223 |
| Owner occupied | 90.2% |
| Renter occupied | 9.8% |
| Vacant | 12.9% |
| Single-family detached | 94.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 39.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.0% |
| 3 or more | 27.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.7% |
| Electricity | 4.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.6% |
| Fuel oil | 69.0% |
| Wood | 19.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 270 | 58.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 31 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 79 | 17.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 81 | 17.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 104 | 22.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 206 | 44.7% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.2% | 22.6% |
| Married | 53.8% | 59.7% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
22.8%
Some college, no degree
23.8%
Associate's degree
6.6%
Bachelor's degree
20.3%
Graduate / professional
23.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 4 | 1.8% |
| Kindergarten | 28 | 12.5% |
| Elementary school | 95 | 42.4% |
| High school | 12 | 5.4% |
| College / grad school | 85 | 37.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.5%
Manufacturing
20.3%
Construction
10.1%
Other services
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Professional & management
5.2%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Retail trade
3.7%
Public administration
2.5%
Information
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.3% |
| Service | 12.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.0% |
| Production & transportation | 12.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.3% |
| Government | 18.8% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.3% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 37.9 |
Poverty
All people
6.5%
Under 18 years
2.1%
18 and over
7.1%
Married-couple families
0.7%
Female-led households
24.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.4% |
| Retirement income | 33.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.0% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 31.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 5.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.4% |
| Visited dentist | 73.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.5% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 67 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.9% |
| 18–64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 and over | 19.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.6% |
| Public insurance | 40.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,152 | 97.9% |
| Spanish | 24 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 5 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 12 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 7 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,149 | 97.6% |
| Born in same state | 1,121 | 95.2% |
| Born in different state | 855 | 72.6% |
| Foreign born | 28 | 2.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 28 | 2.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 26 | 92.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 250 | 21.2% |
| French | 223 | 18.9% |
| Arab | 120 | 10.2% |
| German | 92 | 7.8% |
| English | 30 | 2.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 24 | 2% |
| Polish | 12 | 1% |
| Irish | 7 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 2 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.2% |
| Internet access | 93.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Petersham, MA?
Petersham, MA has one ZIP code: 01366.
What is the main ZIP code for Petersham, MA?
The primary ZIP code for Petersham, MA is 01366. The city uses area code 978 for phone service.
What county is Petersham, MA in?
Petersham is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
How many ZIP codes are in Petersham, MA?
Petersham, MA has 1 ZIP code.
What is the ZIP code for Petersham Center and the downtown area of Petersham, MA?
Petersham Center and downtown Petersham are located in ZIP code 01366, which covers the entire town of Petersham in Worcester County.
What ZIP code should I use for mailing items to Harvard Forest, the research facility located in Petersham, MA?
Harvard Forest, the renowned ecological research station in Petersham, uses ZIP code 01366 for all mailings and correspondence.