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Population and households in ZIP 01566
Household size in ZIP 01566
| Period | ZIP 01566 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.59 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.62 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.56 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 01566 run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has crept up from 2.47 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 01566
| Period | ZIP 01566 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 39.8 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.2 | 40.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.9 | 41.1 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.8 | +2.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 01566 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.1 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 01566
| Period | ZIP 01566 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 10.8% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 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 01566: 3.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points, mirroring the country. Only 18 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 01566
Renters in ZIP 01566
| Period | ZIP 01566 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 32.4% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 34.8% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 34.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 34.2% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 01566 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 33.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.3 points, even as the national share rose.
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 01566
| Period | ZIP 01566 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 9.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 8.5% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 01566 than nationally: 7.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Worcester area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 5.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 01566
| Period | ZIP 01566 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1961 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1962 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1964 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1965 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 01566 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 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the southeast 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 01566
| Period | ZIP 01566 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $934 | $930 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,051 | $1,008 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,272 | $1,155 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,528 | $1,549 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$594 | +$619 | +$775 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 01566 pays $1,528 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $594 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 24.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the northwest.
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 01566
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 01566
| Period | ZIP 01566 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0% | 33.1% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.8% | 34.5% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.7% | 36.5% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.0% | 39.8% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +6.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 01566: 49.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 7.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 01566
| Period | ZIP 01566 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.0% | 88.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 90.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 90.9% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 01566: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, even as 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 01566
| Period | ZIP 01566 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 7.7% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 01566 has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.2 points, mirroring the country. 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 01566 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 01566 | 2.51 | 48.9 | 3.8% | 9.6% | 7.8% | 1978 | $1,528 | 49.0% | 94.4% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 01518 | 2.42 | 46.5 | 11.8% | 22.2% | 7.6% | 1987 | $913 | 50.1% | 96.4% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 01550 | 2.50 | 38.9 | 19.9% | 57.3% | 6.4% | 1956 | $1,201 | 18.8% | 81.6% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 01521 | 2.18 | 50.4 | 4.5% | 5.2% | 20.2% | 1974 | $1,500 | 35.5% | 95.3% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 01506 | 2.35 | 51.8 | 4.7% | 12.9% | 7.0% | 1972 | $1,065 | 28.4% | 93.7% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 01507 | 2.68 | 44.0 | 8.8% | 15.1% | 5.1% | 1986 | $1,557 | 40.1% | 93.9% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 01010 | 2.65 | 43.1 | 9.2% | 12.8% | 13.3% | 1988 | $789 | 44.6% | 98.0% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 01515 | 2.36 | 52.1 | 5.6% | 16.7% | 8.4% | 1968 | $1,142 | 27.0% | 96.4% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 01081 | 2.50 | 42.3 | 6.2% | 10.6% | 15.3% | 1983 | $1,104 | 22.4% | 90.7% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 06262 | 2.00 | 56.5 | 7.6% | 3.0% | 2.1% | 1960 | $944 | 10.3% | 77.9% | 19.8% |
| ZIP 01083 | 2.70 | 36.0 | 15.5% | 35.9% | 8.8% | 1956 | $1,118 | 23.3% | 93.2% | 7.1% |
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 01566. 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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