01520 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 01520, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

01520 is a zip code in Worcester County, Massachusetts, which covers Holden, with a total population of 16,752 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 01520 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 01520.

The estimated population of people living in 01520 is 16,752, with a median age of 41.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 01520 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,752
+4.32%
+11.23%
2020
16,059
+1.76%
-
2019
15,781
+0.87%
-
2018
15,645
+3.88%
-
2017
15,061
 - -

Population of 01520 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 01520 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
86.7%
90.6%
 -4.30%
Black/African American
3.1%
1.4%
 +121.43%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.7%
3%
 +56.67%
Asian
2.3%
2.5%
 -8.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
2.3%
 +26.09%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 01520 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 01520 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 01520 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 01520 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.4 -3.72% 40.4 -4.04% 43.2 -1.14%
2020 43 -0.46% 42.1 +1.69% 43.7 -3.74%
2019 43.2 +1.65% 41.4 +2.99% 45.4 +0.89%
2018 42.5 +1.67% 40.2 +2.81% 45 +1.81%
2017 41.8 - 39.1 - 44.2 -

The median age of the 01520 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 01520 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 9 952 +20.23% 720 +48.58% 1,134 1,134
10 to 19 1,163 +5.44% 1,094 -1.82% 1,225 1,073
20 to 29 843 -15.22% 692 -1% 712 678
30 to 39 791 +13.86% 952 1.15% 890 948
40 to 49 977 +25.14% 1,200 +19.6% 1,246 1,433
50 to 59 1,206 +9.57% 1,156 +3.22% 1,325 1,189
60 to 69 883 -2.74% 958 +9.95% 854 1,049
70+ 573 +29.35% 901 +22.25% 749 1,113

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 01520 zip code is $128,245.00.

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 01520.

  • Under 25
    $50,577.00
  • 25 to 44
    $136,646.00
  • 45 to 64
    $156,806.00
  • 65 and over
    $66,111.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 01520 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 01520, 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 01520 is currently $141,298.00.

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.

20.84% of households in 01520 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 01520 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.48%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.19%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    9.70%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.41%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.66%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    19.71%
  • $200,000 or more
    20.84%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 01520 is $51,205.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 01520 by the total population of 01520.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 01520 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 01520 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
    30.51%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41.71%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.52%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    21.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.15%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 01520 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 01520 zip over the age of 16 is 12,932.

Of those people, a total of 70.70% 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 01520 is 66.80%.

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 01520 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 746 47.70% 19.70%
20 to 24 years 850 80.60% 8.60%
25 to 29 years 540 85.70% 5.80%
30 to 34 years 867 92.70% 6.30%
35 to 44 years 2,362 91.40% 7.20%
45 to 54 years 2,412 91.20% 1.30%
55 to 59 years 1,390 83.70% 0.90%
60 to 64 years 1,063 65.90% 3.70%
65 to 74 years 1,413 38.70% 10.40%
75 years and over 1,289 4.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 01520. 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 11,663 69.50% 5.20%
Black or African American 342 86.30% 2.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 12 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 342 78.90% 7.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 35 0.00% 0.00%
Other 45 71.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 493 84.80% 7.70%
Hispanic or Latino 492 82.10% 5.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,495 69.50% 5.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 01520 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 01520 is 8,644, with median earnings of $74,081.00.

Women in 01520 are earning approximately 66.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,644 $74,081.00
Male 4,526 $88,252.00
Female 4,118 $59,044.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 01520 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 1,140 $108,026.00
Business and Financial 786 $97,560.00
Computer and Mathematical 304 $116,818.00
Architecture and Engineering 256 $117,197.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 207 $96,845.00
Community and Social Service 284 $39,531.00
Legal 155 $96,528.00
Educational and Library 911 $84,665.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 147 $43,229.00
Healthcare Practitioners 931 $84,306.00
Healthcare Support 166 $30,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 110 $110,556.00
Law Enforcement 179 $102,917.00
Food Preparation and Serving 365 $8,958.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 105 $30,568.00
Personal Care and Service 246 $7,237.00
Sales 636 $78,276.00
Office and Administrative Support 601 $50,652.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 257 $79,904.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 139 $59,125.00
Production 244 $46,210.00
Transportation and Material Moving 268 $37,188.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 01520 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 01520.

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 734 $111,176.00 406 $105,500.00
Business and Financial 412 $103,214.00 374 $78,542.00
Computer and Mathematical 252 $120,500.00 52 $84,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 187 $117,083.00 69 $130,179.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 127 $100,729.00 80 $80,455.00
Community and Social Service 89 $85,417.00 195 $38,828.00
Legal 47 $117,375.00 108 $77,177.00
Educational and Library 289 $95,840.00 622 $80,909.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 40 $79,318.00 107 $37,829.00
Healthcare Practitioners 211 $160,625.00 720 $72,059.00
Healthcare Support 19 $45,125.00 147 $30,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 110 $110,556.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 179 $102,917.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 183 $4,561.00 182 $11,288.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 81 $31,250.00 24 $13,500.00
Personal Care and Service 46 $3,654.00 200 $11,010.00
Sales 420 $87,917.00 216 $24,688.00
Office and Administrative Support 123 $34,669.00 478 $53,164.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 257 $79,904.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 139 $59,125.00 0 $0.00
Production 164 $55,156.00 80 $31,023.00
Transportation and Material Moving 242 $40,172.00 26 $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 6,021 households in 01520, with an average household size of 2.75 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 4,508 families living in the 01520 zip code with an average family size of 3.21 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 01520:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,760 202 546 1,513
Average Household Size 3.27 3.58 3.17 1.2
Total Families 3,760 202 546 0
Average Household Size 3.25 3.15 2.97 0

Poverty

Of the 4,508 families living in 01520, 3.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 01520:

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 6,048 housing units in 01520.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,021 99.55%
Vacant 27 0.45%

12.12% of the total 6,048 housing units in 01520 are rental units. This is approximately 733 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,185 are occupied by the owner - or 85.73% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 01520 is $1,421.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 01520 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
    103
  • Less than $500
    96
  • $500 to $999
    105
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    212
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    144
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    145
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    26
  • $3,000 or more
    5

Property Value

The median value of a property in 01520 is $363,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 01520 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    59
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    4
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    64
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    160
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,417
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,493
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    932
  • $1,000,000 or more
    56

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 01520. The chart below shows the number of properties in 01520 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    779
  • 1940 to 1949
    345
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,289
  • 1960 to 1969
    832
  • 1970 to 1979
    559
  • 1980 to 1989
    439
  • 1990 to 1999
    460
  • 2000 to 2009
    730
  • 2010 to 2013
    615
  • 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 01520 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    163
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,594
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,830
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,434

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 01520 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 01520 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 01520.

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
    201
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    586
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    858
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,323
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,265
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    575
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,006
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    280
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    221
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    602
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    473
  • 90 or more minutes
    140

Summary

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