01440 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 01440, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

01440 is a zip code in Worcester County, Massachusetts, which covers Ashburnham, Gardner, and Templeton, with a total population of 21,310 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 01440 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 01440.

The estimated population of people living in 01440 is 21,310, with a median age of 44.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 01440 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,310
+3.42%
+3.97%
2020
20,605
 -0.02% -
2019
20,610
+0.27%
-
2018
20,555
+0.29%
-
2017
20,496
 - -

Population of 01440 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 01440 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
82.6%
85.3%
 -3.17%
Black/African American
2%
2%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
9%
8.1%
 +11.11%
Asian
3.1%
1.3%
 +138.46%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
3.2%
 -9.38%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 01440 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 01440 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 01440 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 01440 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.5 +3.25% 44.3 +1.61% 44.6 +4.69%
2020 43.1 +5.12% 43.6 +7.13% 42.6 +2.4%
2019 41 +0.24% 40.7 +0.25% 41.6 0%
2018 40.9 +0.74% 40.6 +0.5% 41.6 +0.48%
2017 40.6 - 40.4 - 41.4 -

The median age of the 01440 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 01440 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,003 +8.06% 1,265 -19.89% 1,082 1,011
10 to 19 1,332 -23.39% 1,069 -8.04% 1,003 962
20 to 29 1,374 -1.34% 1,516 -13.1% 1,332 1,302
30 to 39 1,284 +23.27% 1,129 +7.64% 1,608 1,204
40 to 49 1,482 +13.31% 1,246 -6.18% 1,687 1,145
50 to 59 1,757 -17.32% 1,428 0.080000000000002% 1,461 1,418
60 to 69 918 +75.36% 1,322 +22.03% 1,829 1,632
70+ 1,053 +22.27% 1,318 +3.24% 1,282 1,352

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 01440 zip code is $53,400.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 01440.

  • Under 25
    $53,684.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,553.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,034.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,680.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 01440 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 01440, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 01440 is currently $71,583.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.10% of households in 01440 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 01440 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.42%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.40%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.18%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.63%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.12%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.14%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.10%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 01440 is $30,656.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 01440 by the total population of 01440.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 01440 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 01440 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.94%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.39%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.33%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.14%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.20%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 01440 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 01440 zip over the age of 16 is 17,910.

Of those people, a total of 58.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 01440 is 54.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 01440 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 658 42.10% 25.60%
20 to 24 years 881 83.30% 13.20%
25 to 29 years 1,753 76.00% 4.20%
30 to 34 years 1,625 75.30% 5.00%
35 to 44 years 2,468 74.90% 2.30%
45 to 54 years 2,756 75.60% 5.80%
55 to 59 years 1,674 73.50% 6.90%
60 to 64 years 2,233 52.70% 11.60%
65 to 74 years 2,169 23.50% 5.70%
75 years and over 1,693 4.60% 19.20%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 01440. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 15,843 58.40% 7.10%
Black or African American 490 42.00% 5.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 597 59.50% 3.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 361 81.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 610 63.90% 9.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,382 69.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,231 58.00% 7.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 01440 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 01440 is 9,762, with median earnings of $39,913.00.

Women in 01440 are earning approximately 80.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,762 $39,913.00
Male 5,468 $44,581.00
Female 4,294 $36,042.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 01440 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 960 $60,256.00
Business and Financial 377 $63,359.00
Computer and Mathematical 191 $74,083.00
Architecture and Engineering 180 $71,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 117 $48,750.00
Community and Social Service 371 $46,339.00
Legal 22 $0.00
Educational and Library 527 $44,744.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 75 $50,938.00
Healthcare Practitioners 695 $54,941.00
Healthcare Support 388 $30,685.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 126 $55,625.00
Law Enforcement 137 $98,797.00
Food Preparation and Serving 634 $19,063.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 311 $20,521.00
Personal Care and Service 348 $17,262.00
Sales 926 $31,574.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,126 $38,173.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 615 $41,989.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 313 $54,330.00
Production 791 $35,183.00
Transportation and Material Moving 252 $27,222.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 01440 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 01440.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 581 $63,720.00 379 $57,292.00
Business and Financial 173 $66,422.00 204 $51,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 176 $85,238.00 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 107 $81,696.00 73 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 82 $49,186.00 35 $43,828.00
Community and Social Service 136 $54,917.00 235 $45,142.00
Legal 7 $0.00 15 $0.00
Educational and Library 147 $63,359.00 380 $43,466.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 42 $80,833.00 33 $50,313.00
Healthcare Practitioners 171 $67,255.00 524 $53,962.00
Healthcare Support 131 $30,799.00 257 $30,574.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 102 $62,500.00 24 $0.00
Law Enforcement 137 $98,797.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 381 $20,863.00 253 $18,156.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 225 $20,729.00 86 $17,386.00
Personal Care and Service 50 $3,438.00 298 $20,294.00
Sales 622 $37,246.00 304 $23,900.00
Office and Administrative Support 272 $53,188.00 854 $34,726.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 586 $43,032.00 29 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 276 $53,659.00 37 $0.00
Production 624 $40,431.00 167 $33,848.00
Transportation and Material Moving 213 $37,375.00 39 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 8,904 households in 01440, with an average household size of 2.25 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,509 families living in the 01440 zip code with an average family size of 2.73 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 01440:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,861 560 1,088 3,395
Average Household Size 2.83 3.41 2.85 1.22
Total Families 3,861 560 1,088 0
Average Household Size 2.78 2.64 2.57 0

Poverty

Of the 5,509 families living in 01440, 11.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 01440:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 9,694 housing units in 01440.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,904 91.85%
Vacant 790 8.15%

38.01% of the total 9,694 housing units in 01440 are rental units. This is approximately 3,685 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,088 are occupied by the owner - or 52.49% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 01440 is $915.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 01440 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    131
  • Less than $500
    504
  • $500 to $999
    1,707
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,311
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    135
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    28
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 01440 is $199,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 01440 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    80
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    224
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    833
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,419
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,846
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    634
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    17
  • $1,000,000 or more
    35

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 01440. The chart below shows the number of properties in 01440 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    4,083
  • 1940 to 1949
    605
  • 1950 to 1959
    989
  • 1960 to 1969
    619
  • 1970 to 1979
    875
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,197
  • 1990 to 1999
    556
  • 2000 to 2009
    478
  • 2010 to 2013
    292
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 01440 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    799
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,452
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,460
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,193

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 01440 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 01440 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 01440.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    216
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,105
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,265
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    804
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    693
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    425
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,257
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    278
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    388
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,224
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    751
  • 90 or more minutes
    512

Summary

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