01772 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 01772, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

01772 is a zip code in Worcester County, Massachusetts, which covers Southborough, with a total population of 9,842 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 01772 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 01772.

The estimated population of people living in 01772 is 9,842, with a median age of 42.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 01772 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,842
+3.05%
+3.38%
2020
9,551
+0.26%
-
2019
9,526
+0.42%
-
2018
9,486
 -0.36% -
2017
9,520
 - -

Population of 01772 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 01772 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
78.4%
83.9%
 -6.56%
Black/African American
0.5%
1.1%
 -54.55%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.3%
2%
 +15.00%
Asian
16.3%
11.5%
 +41.74%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
1.2%
 -33.33%
Other
1.7%
0.4%
 +325.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 01772 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 01772 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 01772 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 01772 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.7 -1.16% 43.6 -1.36% 41.9 0%
2020 43.2 -2.04% 44.2 +0.68% 41.9 -5.42%
2019 44.1 +1.38% 43.9 +1.86% 44.3 +0.91%
2018 43.5 +0.69% 43.1 +1.17% 43.9 +0.69%
2017 43.2 - 42.6 - 43.6 -

The median age of the 01772 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 01772 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 9 551 -14.67% 637 +37.83% 474 879
10 to 19 939 -6.18% 654 -2.47% 870 631
20 to 29 370 -15.36% 403 +13.88% 314 459
30 to 39 415 +4.82% 375 +24.29% 433 464
40 to 49 739 +13.74% 780 +20.15% 835 919
50 to 59 1,037 -22.02% 928 -15.31% 824 785
60 to 69 402 +47.54% 441 +18.9% 626 516
70+ 388 -21.06% 461 +15.4% 301 512

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 01772 zip code is $173,056.00.

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 01772.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $172,813.00
  • 45 to 64
    $242,841.00
  • 65 and over
    $86,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 01772 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 01772, 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 01772 is currently $235,694.00.

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.

43.28% of households in 01772 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 01772 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.12%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    6.51%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    8.00%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.79%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.44%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.87%
  • $200,000 or more
    43.28%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 01772 is $81,681.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 01772 by the total population of 01772.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 01772 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 01772 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
    31.33%
  • Bachelor's degree
    48.91%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.61%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    14.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.04%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 01772 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 01772 zip over the age of 16 is 7,495.

Of those people, a total of 73.10% 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 01772 is 70.90%.

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 01772 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 507 38.50% 4.10%
20 to 24 years 402 72.10% 7.60%
25 to 29 years 371 91.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 452 91.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,243 91.60% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 1,865 88.20% 2.60%
55 to 59 years 700 85.60% 2.50%
60 to 64 years 609 74.40% 5.70%
65 to 74 years 737 44.10% 4.30%
75 years and over 609 13.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 01772. 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 6,161 73.10% 3.00%
Black or African American 68 50.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,091 72.40% 3.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 142 86.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 33 81.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 151 69.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,076 73.10% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 01772 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 01772 is 5,313, with median earnings of $85,082.00.

Women in 01772 are earning approximately 61.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,313 $85,082.00
Male 2,760 $110,154.00
Female 2,553 $67,390.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 01772 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 1,189 $166,583.00
Business and Financial 551 $87,188.00
Computer and Mathematical 320 $136,667.00
Architecture and Engineering 232 $128,690.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 168 $116,667.00
Community and Social Service 86 $65,682.00
Legal 110 $222,000.00
Educational and Library 191 $47,344.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 99 $100,875.00
Healthcare Practitioners 461 $94,836.00
Healthcare Support 85 $18,949.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 25 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 81 $17,844.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 108 $22,328.00
Personal Care and Service 155 $26,827.00
Sales 659 $53,393.00
Office and Administrative Support 397 $44,837.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 61 $40,875.00
Construction and Extraction 109 $51,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 43 $60,781.00
Production 76 $24,286.00
Transportation and Material Moving 40 $28,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 01772 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 01772.

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 749 $250,001.00 440 $138,056.00
Business and Financial 259 $84,698.00 292 $98,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 243 $124,583.00 77 $143,295.00
Architecture and Engineering 171 $128,036.00 61 $140,382.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 92 $112,083.00 76 $128,750.00
Community and Social Service 28 $96,250.00 58 $65,682.00
Legal 86 $250,001.00 24 $143,409.00
Educational and Library 19 $0.00 172 $46,354.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 47 $134,083.00 52 $22,083.00
Healthcare Practitioners 103 $221,477.00 358 $92,697.00
Healthcare Support 16 $0.00 69 $19,228.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $0.00 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 18 $6,250.00 63 $18,031.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 65 $51,146.00 43 $21,853.00
Personal Care and Service 46 $36,250.00 109 $26,359.00
Sales 429 $76,705.00 230 $47,619.00
Office and Administrative Support 73 $37,083.00 324 $45,100.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00 51 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 109 $51,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 43 $60,781.00 0 $0.00
Production 40 $72,143.00 36 $22,857.00
Transportation and Material Moving 32 $29,306.00 8 $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 3,364 households in 01772, with an average household size of 2.89 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 2,639 families living in the 01772 zip code with an average family size of 3.28 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 01772:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,401 92 146 725
Average Household Size 3.35 3.78 2.87 1.25
Total Families 2,401 92 146 0
Average Household Size 3.34 2.74 2.63 0

Poverty

Of the 2,639 families living in 01772, 4.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 01772:

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 3,417 housing units in 01772.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,364 98.45%
Vacant 53 1.55%

7.52% of the total 3,417 housing units in 01772 are rental units. This is approximately 257 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,099 are occupied by the owner - or 90.69% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 01772 is $1,125.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 01772 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
    8
  • Less than $500
    31
  • $500 to $999
    92
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    25
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    46
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    9
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    25
  • $3,000 or more
    29

Property Value

The median value of a property in 01772 is $652,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 01772 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    41
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    9
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    97
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    612
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,811
  • $1,000,000 or more
    500

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 01772. The chart below shows the number of properties in 01772 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    442
  • 1940 to 1949
    52
  • 1950 to 1959
    391
  • 1960 to 1969
    430
  • 1970 to 1979
    365
  • 1980 to 1989
    422
  • 1990 to 1999
    737
  • 2000 to 2009
    414
  • 2010 to 2013
    131
  • 2014 or later
    33

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 01772 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    62
  • 1 vehicle available
    580
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,707
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,015

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 01772 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 01772 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 01772.

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
    86
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    292
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    438
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    545
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    389
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    273
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    640
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    96
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    257
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    328
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    738
  • 90 or more minutes
    131

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 01772 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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