Zip code 01005: Barre, Massachusetts

Q: What city is zip code 01005?

01005 is assigned to Barre, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 01005 in?

01005 is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Q: What is the population of 01005?

About 5,204 people live in 01005, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 01005?

The median household income in 01005 is $111,148.

Q: What zip codes are near 01005?

The closest zip codes to 01005 are 01074, 01094, 01068, 01037, 01366.

Residential delivery areaWorcester CountyEastern Time

Population

5,204

Median household income

$111K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$393K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,591/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

43 sq mi

121 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 01005

01005 is a small-town zip code in Barre, Massachusetts (Worcester County), covering 43 sq mi of land. About 5,204 people live here, or 121 per square mile. The median resident is 43.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $111,148 a year, 38% above the national median of $80,734. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $392,600, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,591 a month.

34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 35.4 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; healthcare; and construction and repair.

How 01005 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute35.4 min
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MA 29.1 min53rd of 504 in MA
Self-employed workers14.7%
89th
U.S. 10% · MA 8.8%93rd of 520 in MA
Median household income$111,148
80th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · MA $103,960247th of 503 in MA
Median age43.4
79th
U.S. 38.9 · MA 40265th of 522 in MA
Homeownership rate80.2%
79th
U.S. 65.2% · MA 62.5%243rd of 518 in MA
Government workers16.4%
68th
U.S. 14.5% · MA 12.7%141st of 520 in MA
Residents 65 and older19%
67th
U.S. 17.2% · MA 17.9%278th of 522 in MA
Median earnings per worker$55,066
67th
U.S. $49,666 · MA $62,095350th of 519 in MA
Healthcare workers10.5%
65th
U.S. 9.7% · MA 10.3%230th of 520 in MA
Median home value$392,600
61st
U.S. $332,700 · MA $562,100376th of 506 in MA
Median gross rent$1,591
61st
U.S. $1,413 · MA $1,762250th of 461 in MA
Housing vacancy8.1%
61st
U.S. 10.1% · MA 8.1%190th of 519 in MA
Per capita income$42,899
58th
U.S. $44,673 · MA $57,897413th of 522 in MA
Broadband access92.9%
57th
U.S. 91% · MA 92.8%317th of 518 in MA
Bachelor's degree or higher33.7%
54th
U.S. 35.7% · MA 47.3%393rd of 521 in MA
Rent-burdened renters50.8%
50th
U.S. 51.1% · MA 51.8%274th of 506 in MA
Poverty rate8.8%
37th
U.S. 12.5% · MA 10%173rd of 519 in MA
Work from home10.4%
37th
U.S. 15.1% · MA 18.6%411th of 520 in MA
Tech workers2.2%
37th
U.S. 3.8% · MA 4.9%371st of 520 in MA
Veterans4.1%
27th
U.S. 6.2% · MA 4.3%330th of 522 in MA
Population density121/sq mi
15th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MA 903/sq mi453rd of 522 in MA
Residents under 1816.9%
14th
U.S. 22% · MA 19.4%333rd of 522 in MA
Foreign-born residents2%
12th
U.S. 14.1% · MA 18%472nd of 522 in MA
Diversity index16.8
9th
U.S. 61.4 · MA 52.7411th of 522 in MA
Population5,204
8th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MA 7,044,056337th of 522 in MA
Unemployment rate2.3%
8th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MA 5.2%438th of 520 in MA
Uninsured rate0.4%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MA 2.6%456th of 521 in MA
Income inequality (Gini)0.309
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MA 0.489505th of 517 in MA

Measure	01005	Worcester	MA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MA
Average commuteWeakness	35.4 min	29.2 min	29.1 min	26.4 min	92nd	53rd of 504
Self-employed workers	14.7%	7.8%	8.8%	10%	89th	93rd of 520
Median household incomeStrength	$111,148	$95,939	$103,960	$80,734	80th	247th of 503
Median age	43.4	40.2	40	38.9	79th	265th of 522
Homeownership rate	80.2%	65.8%	62.5%	65.2%	79th	243rd of 518
Government workers	16.4%	13.9%	12.7%	14.5%	68th	141st of 520
Residents 65 and older	19%	17%	17.9%	17.2%	67th	278th of 522
Median earnings per worker	$55,066	$57,879	$62,095	$49,666	67th	350th of 519
Healthcare workers	10.5%	10.7%	10.3%	9.7%	65th	230th of 520
Median home value	$392,600	$423,700	$562,100	$332,700	61st	376th of 506
Median gross rent	$1,591	$1,426	$1,762	$1,413	61st	250th of 461
Housing vacancy	8.1%	5.5%	8.1%	10.1%	61st	190th of 519
Per capita income	$42,899	$48,914	$57,897	$44,673	58th	413th of 522
Broadband access	92.9%	92.9%	92.8%	91%	57th	317th of 518
Bachelor's degree or higher	33.7%	39.7%	47.3%	35.7%	54th	393rd of 521
Rent-burdened renters	50.8%	50.6%	51.8%	51.1%	50th	274th of 506
Poverty rate	8.8%	10.3%	10%	12.5%	37th	173rd of 519
Work from home	10.4%	15.6%	18.6%	15.1%	37th	411th of 520
Tech workers	2.2%	4.2%	4.9%	3.8%	37th	371st of 520
Veterans	4.1%	5%	4.3%	6.2%	27th	330th of 522
Population density	121/sq mi	574/sq mi	903/sq mi	95/sq mi	15th	453rd of 522
Residents under 18	16.9%	20.6%	19.4%	22%	14th	333rd of 522
Foreign-born residents	2%	14.5%	18%	14.1%	12th	472nd of 522
Diversity index	16.8	48	52.7	61.4	9th	411th of 522
Population	5,204	867,788	7,044,056	334,922,499	8th	337th of 522
Unemployment rateStrength	2.3%	5.3%	5.2%	5.2%	8th	438th of 520
Uninsured rateStrength	0.4%	2.5%	2.6%	8.4%	1st	456th of 521
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.309	0.453	0.489	0.483	1st	505th of 517

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

13%

5–17

18–24

18%

25–34

35–44

14%

45–54

16%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

43.4

Under 18

16.9%

65 and over

19%

Race and ethnicity

White91%
Black2%
Hispanic6%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

16.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

76.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

0.6%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,863
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 74.9%
Married couples: 55.2%
Living alone: 16.6%
Veterans (of adults): 4.1%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

11%

$50–75k

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

36%

$150–200k

14%

$200k+

Median household income

01005

$111,148

Worcester Co.

$95,939

Massachusetts

$103,960

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$42,899

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

8.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

22.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.309

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

01005

$392,600

Worcester Co.

$423,700

Massachusetts

$562,100

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

01005

$1,591

Worcester Co.

$1,426

Massachusetts

$1,762

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

82%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,027
Owner-occupied: 80.2%
Vacant: 8.1%
Median year built: 1971
Median rooms: 6.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 50.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 50.8%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

61%

Carpooled

20%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

21%

10–19

20–29

30–44

29%

45–59

11%

60+

21%

Average commute

35.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

18%

Healthcare

11%

Construction and repair

10%

Office and admin

Sales

Education

Transportation and moving

Food service

Engineering and science

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Business and finance

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

15%

Retail

12%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Construction

Manufacturing

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Arts and recreation

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Information

Median earnings per worker

$55,066

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

18%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	01005	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$66,349	$74,888
Service	$31,958	$26,804
Sales and office	$39,569	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$101,635	$49,199
Production and transportation	$42,212	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

37%

Some college

12%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

18%

Graduate

15%

High school graduate or higher: 92.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 15.4%
Households with broadband: 92.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 80.8%
No internet access: 5.8%
Without health insurance: 0.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Barre
State: Massachusetts
County: Worcester County
Center point: 42.4189° N, 72.1121° W
Land area: 43 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Barre (unincorporated)4% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 01005

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
01074	South Barre, MA	2.7 mi	368	$79,583	—
01094	Wheelwright, MA	3.7 mi	52	—	$472,200
01068	Oakham, MA	5.2 mi	1,639	$102,000	$420,100
01037	Hardwick, MA	5.3 mi	572	$74,722	$443,000
01366	Petersham, MA	6.1 mi	1,185	$110,750	$392,400
01531	New Braintree, MA	6.5 mi	973	$99,500	$408,800
01031	Gilbertville, MA	7.5 mi	1,676	$60,517	$245,600
01543	Rutland, MA	7.6 mi	9,353	$145,707	$462,800
01452	Hubbardston, MA	7.7 mi	4,371	$123,500	$371,600
01468	Templeton, MA	8.8 mi	4,183	$113,427	$384,500
01438	East Templeton, MA	11 mi	330	—	$261,300
01535	North Brookfield, MA	11 mi	4,760	$79,285	$359,100

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Questions about 01005

What city is zip code 01005?

01005 is assigned to Barre, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 01005 in?

01005 is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of 01005?

About 5,204 people live in 01005, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 01005 in?

01005 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 01005?

The median household income in 01005 is $111,148.

What zip codes are near 01005?

The closest zip codes to 01005 are 01074, 01094, 01068, 01037, 01366.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 01005, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.