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Household size in ZIP 01747
| Period | ZIP 01747 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.62 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.56 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 01747 average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.63, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the center.
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 01747
| Period | ZIP 01747 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 39.8 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.2 | 40.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.0 | 41.1 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 01747 skews older than the country: its median age is 44.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.3, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the center.
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 01747
| Period | ZIP 01747 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 10.8% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 11.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 01747 than nationally: 9.1%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.1 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 01747
Renters in ZIP 01747
| Period | ZIP 01747 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 32.4% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 34.8% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 34.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 34.2% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 01747 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 7.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 01747
| Period | ZIP 01747 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 9.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 8.5% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 01747 is close to the national rate: 9.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Worcester area as a whole (6.8%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 01747
| Period | ZIP 01747 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1961 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1962 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1964 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1965 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 01747 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1952, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. 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 01747
| Period | ZIP 01747 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,350 | $930 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,073 | $1,008 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,229 | $1,155 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,895 | $1,549 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$545 | +$619 | +$775 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 01747 runs $1,895 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $545 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.9% of household income on rent, 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 center; the highest are 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 01747
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 01747
| Period | ZIP 01747 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5% | 33.1% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.7% | 34.5% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.6% | 36.5% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.8% | 39.8% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +6.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 01747 is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (47.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center.
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 01747
| Period | ZIP 01747 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.8% | 88.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 90.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 90.9% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 01747: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 01747
| Period | ZIP 01747 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 7.7% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 5.1% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 01747 has been strong: just 1.7% 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 four have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 5.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 01747 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 01747 | 2.74 | 44.0 | 9.1% | 20.4% | 9.4% | 1952 | $1,895 | 47.8% | 94.5% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 01757 | 2.73 | 40.5 | 11.4% | 34.7% | 5.8% | 1965 | $2,033 | 34.5% | 87.2% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 01756 | 2.96 | 45.1 | 10.4% | 13.1% | 8.1% | 1984 | $1,825 | 46.8% | 94.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 01568 | 2.77 | 45.7 | 14.6% | 13.3% | 2.5% | 1973 | $749 | 52.0% | 97.9% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 02019 | 2.73 | 41.5 | 13.1% | 21.2% | 7.8% | 1973 | $1,738 | 38.9% | 94.4% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 02053 | 2.82 | 42.0 | 5.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% | 1975 | $1,587 | 62.8% | 96.1% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 01569 | 2.61 | 42.8 | 8.5% | 20.1% | 2.3% | 1975 | $1,406 | 37.0% | 94.4% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 01534 | 2.45 | 47.0 | 9.3% | 19.8% | 5.2% | 1980 | $1,234 | 39.4% | 91.4% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 01588 | 2.46 | 41.6 | 15.2% | 35.3% | 7.6% | 1968 | $1,226 | 36.0% | 93.2% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 01504 | 2.37 | 43.1 | 10.1% | 26.9% | 3.0% | 1972 | $1,228 | 31.0% | 95.5% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 01748 | 2.88 | 40.9 | 6.5% | 13.4% | 6.0% | 1992 | $2,824 | 79.1% | 98.2% | 2.4% |
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 01747. 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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