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Population and households in ZIP 01545
Household size in ZIP 01545
| Period | ZIP 01545 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.59 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.62 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.56 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 01545 average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Worcester area overall, where it has 2.56 people. Household size has edged down from 2.71 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 01545
| Period | ZIP 01545 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.0 | 39.8 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.0 | 40.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 41.1 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +2.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 41.5, the median age in ZIP 01545 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.6, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the north.
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 01545
| Period | ZIP 01545 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 10.8% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 11.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 01545: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 01545
Renters in ZIP 01545
| Period | ZIP 01545 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 32.4% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 34.8% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 34.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.8% | 34.2% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in ZIP 01545 rent their homes (27.8%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Just over a third of owners (35.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the north. The renter share is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 01545
| Period | ZIP 01545 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 9.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 8.5% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.1% of homes in ZIP 01545 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 01545
| Period | ZIP 01545 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1961 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1962 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1964 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1965 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 01545 was built around 1978, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the wider Worcester area, where the median home dates to 1965. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 01545
| Period | ZIP 01545 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,135 | $930 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,355 | $1,008 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,458 | $1,155 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,217 | $1,549 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,083 | +$619 | +$775 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 01545 pays $2,217 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,083 a month from 2006–10, a 95% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the northeast.
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 01545
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 01545
| Period | ZIP 01545 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.0% | 33.1% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.2% | 34.5% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.6% | 36.5% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.1% | 39.8% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +6.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 01545 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (65.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 01545
| Period | ZIP 01545 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.4% | 88.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 90.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 90.9% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 01545: 95.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
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 01545
| Period | ZIP 01545 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 7.7% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 5.1% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 01545 has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.6 points, mirroring the country.
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 01545 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 01545 | 2.66 | 41.5 | 6.9% | 27.8% | 5.1% | 1978 | $2,217 | 65.1% | 95.7% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 01655 | 1.46 | 43.6 | 1.9% | 51.7% | 14.9% | 1951 | $2,144 | 27.7% | 80.2% | 11.6% |
| ZIP 01604 | 2.41 | 37.9 | 15.6% | 56.0% | 10.4% | 1955 | $1,579 | 31.8% | 85.3% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 01605 | 2.56 | 34.4 | 24.4% | 66.2% | 8.9% | 1958 | $1,665 | 35.2% | 86.2% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 01505 | 2.51 | 48.7 | 4.9% | 20.8% | 2.1% | 1973 | $2,008 | 54.6% | 95.7% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 01536 | 2.62 | 39.6 | 7.3% | 18.6% | 4.0% | 1975 | $1,644 | 56.8% | 96.0% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 01532 | 2.64 | 43.4 | 5.0% | 16.9% | 5.1% | 1980 | $2,057 | 65.2% | 98.1% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 01606 | 2.53 | 39.6 | 10.8% | 33.1% | 5.8% | 1958 | $1,580 | 42.3% | 89.0% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 01608 | 1.90 | 30.7 | 12.5% | 92.3% | 13.8% | 1965 | $1,448 | 40.0% | 80.7% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 01581 | 2.71 | 40.0 | 6.6% | 38.2% | 6.0% | 1977 | $2,365 | 66.2% | 95.8% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 01609 | 2.40 | 34.6 | 11.0% | 63.3% | 12.9% | 1952 | $1,510 | 51.7% | 90.9% | 6.3% |
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 01545. 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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