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Population and households in ZIP 01031
Household size in ZIP 01031
| Period | ZIP 01031 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.59 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.62 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.56 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 01031 are small: just 2.18 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.42 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 01031
| Period | ZIP 01031 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 39.8 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.6 | 40.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 41.1 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 01031 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 01031
| Period | ZIP 01031 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 10.8% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 11.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.6 pts | +0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 01031: 7.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 01031
Renters in ZIP 01031
| Period | ZIP 01031 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1% | 32.4% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.9% | 34.8% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.1% | 34.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.0% | 34.2% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 01031 than nationally: 43.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 42.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 01031
| Period | ZIP 01031 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 9.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 8.5% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Just as many homes sit empty in ZIP 01031 as nationally: 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Worcester area overall (6.8%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 01031
| Period | ZIP 01031 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1961 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1962 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1964 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1965 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 01031 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 01031
| Period | ZIP 01031 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $554 | $930 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $678 | $1,008 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $803 | $1,155 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,044 | $1,549 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$490 | +$619 | +$775 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 01031 pays $1,044 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 38.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 01031
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 01031
| Period | ZIP 01031 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.3% | 33.1% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 34.5% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 36.5% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.7% | 39.8% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +6.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 01031 than nationally: 25.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 01031
| Period | ZIP 01031 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.6% | 88.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.8% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.3% | 90.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 90.9% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 01031 is a bit above the national rate: 91.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Worcester area as a whole looks much the same.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 01031
| Period | ZIP 01031 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 7.7% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 01031: 6.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 01031 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 01031 | 2.18 | 44.1 | 7.9% | 43.0% | 9.6% | 1955 | $1,044 | 25.7% | 91.6% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 01037 | 2.49 | 45.5 | 9.4% | 21.1% | 3.2% | 1987 | $683 | 34.3% | 96.7% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 01094 | 2.49 | 45.5 | 9.4% | 21.1% | 3.2% | 1987 | $683 | 34.3% | 96.7% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 01531 | 2.55 | 48.2 | 11.3% | 10.0% | 6.0% | 1987 | $1,435 | 40.8% | 93.7% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 01082 | 2.27 | 42.5 | 15.4% | 27.4% | 8.2% | 1960 | $1,006 | 23.6% | 91.8% | 10.1% |
| ZIP 01585 | 2.23 | 56.5 | 8.1% | 18.8% | 10.2% | 1969 | $1,363 | 32.6% | 95.6% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 01535 | 2.68 | 44.2 | 10.6% | 30.8% | 17.4% | 1958 | $971 | 25.7% | 95.6% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 01083 | 2.70 | 36.0 | 15.5% | 35.9% | 8.8% | 1956 | $1,118 | 23.3% | 93.2% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 01074 | 2.32 | 38.1 | 23.6% | 70.4% | 29.9% | 1965 | $963 | 5.6% | 88.5% | 0.4% |
| ZIP 01092 | 2.07 | 41.5 | 9.1% | 40.4% | 9.3% | 1952 | $885 | 28.3% | 94.9% | 10.7% |
| ZIP 01068 | 2.58 | 49.0 | 4.0% | 8.5% | 8.6% | 1979 | $1,177 | 40.3% | 94.3% | 2.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 01031. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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