Zip code 01031: Gilbertville, Massachusetts

Q: What city is zip code 01031?

01031 is assigned to Gilbertville, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 01031 in?

01031 is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Q: What is the population of 01031?

About 1,676 people live in 01031, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 01031?

The median household income in 01031 is $60,517.

Q: What zip codes are near 01031?

The closest zip codes to 01031 are 01531, 01037, 01094, 01082, 01074.

Residential delivery areaWorcester CountyEastern Time

Population

1,676

Median household income

$61K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$246K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,175/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

6.7 sq mi

249 people/sq mi

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

About 01031

01031 is a small-town zip code in Gilbertville, Massachusetts (Worcester County), covering 6.7 sq mi of land. About 1,676 people live here, or 249 per square mile. The median resident is 35.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $60,517 a year, 25% below the national median of $80,734. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $245,600, or 4.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 54% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,175 a month.

24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.2 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; cleaning and personal care; and production and manufacturing.

How 01031 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents under 1828.2%
91st
U.S. 22% · MA 19.4%20th of 522 in MA
Government workers22.6%
91st
U.S. 14.5% · MA 12.7%25th of 520 in MA
Rent-burdened renters62.5%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MA 51.8%94th of 506 in MA
Poverty rate14.7%
68th
U.S. 12.5% · MA 10%78th of 519 in MA
Broadband access94.1%
67th
U.S. 91% · MA 92.8%261st of 518 in MA
Average commute27.2 min
58th
U.S. 26.4 min · MA 29.1 min315th of 504 in MA
Housing vacancy7.6%
57th
U.S. 10.1% · MA 8.1%198th of 519 in MA
Income inequality (Gini)0.442
56th
U.S. 0.483 · MA 0.489233rd of 517 in MA
Tech workers2.5%
43rd
U.S. 3.8% · MA 4.9%338th of 520 in MA
Median earnings per worker$44,500
38th
U.S. $49,666 · MA $62,095457th of 519 in MA
Median gross rent$1,175
34th
U.S. $1,413 · MA $1,762381st of 461 in MA
Median home value$245,600
32nd
U.S. $332,700 · MA $562,100493rd of 506 in MA
Per capita income$34,103
31st
U.S. $44,673 · MA $57,897478th of 522 in MA
Bachelor's degree or higher24%
31st
U.S. 35.7% · MA 47.3%471st of 521 in MA
Veterans4.2%
28th
U.S. 6.2% · MA 4.3%322nd of 522 in MA
Median age35.8
26th
U.S. 38.9 · MA 40448th of 522 in MA
Residents 65 and older13.4%
26th
U.S. 17.2% · MA 17.9%456th of 522 in MA
Population density249/sq mi
23rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MA 903/sq mi408th of 522 in MA
Homeownership rate53.8%
23rd
U.S. 65.2% · MA 62.5%422nd of 518 in MA
Foreign-born residents3.8%
23rd
U.S. 14.1% · MA 18%417th of 522 in MA
Median household income$60,517
21st
U.S. $80,734 · MA $103,960471st of 503 in MA
Unemployment rate3.3%
21st
U.S. 5.2% · MA 5.2%373rd of 520 in MA
Diversity index22.6
15th
U.S. 61.4 · MA 52.7337th of 522 in MA
Work from home6.3%
13th
U.S. 15.1% · MA 18.6%481st of 520 in MA
Healthcare workers6%
8th
U.S. 9.7% · MA 10.3%461st of 520 in MA
Uninsured rate1.7%
4th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MA 2.6%272nd of 521 in MA
Self-employed workers4.9%
4th
U.S. 10% · MA 8.8%461st of 520 in MA
Population1,676
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MA 7,044,056440th of 522 in MA

Measure	01031	Worcester	MA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MA
Residents under 18	28.2%	20.6%	19.4%	22%	91st	20th of 522
Government workers	22.6%	13.9%	12.7%	14.5%	91st	25th of 520
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	62.5%	50.6%	51.8%	51.1%	89th	94th of 506
Poverty rate	14.7%	10.3%	10%	12.5%	68th	78th of 519
Broadband access	94.1%	92.9%	92.8%	91%	67th	261st of 518
Average commute	27.2 min	29.2 min	29.1 min	26.4 min	58th	315th of 504
Housing vacancy	7.6%	5.5%	8.1%	10.1%	57th	198th of 519
Income inequality (Gini)	0.442	0.453	0.489	0.483	56th	233rd of 517
Tech workers	2.5%	4.2%	4.9%	3.8%	43rd	338th of 520
Median earnings per worker	$44,500	$57,879	$62,095	$49,666	38th	457th of 519
Median gross rent	$1,175	$1,426	$1,762	$1,413	34th	381st of 461
Median home value	$245,600	$423,700	$562,100	$332,700	32nd	493rd of 506
Per capita income	$34,103	$48,914	$57,897	$44,673	31st	478th of 522
Bachelor's degree or higher	24%	39.7%	47.3%	35.7%	31st	471st of 521
Veterans	4.2%	5%	4.3%	6.2%	28th	322nd of 522
Median age	35.8	40.2	40	38.9	26th	448th of 522
Residents 65 and older	13.4%	17%	17.9%	17.2%	26th	456th of 522
Population density	249/sq mi	574/sq mi	903/sq mi	95/sq mi	23rd	408th of 522
Homeownership rate	53.8%	65.8%	62.5%	65.2%	23rd	422nd of 518
Foreign-born residents	3.8%	14.5%	18%	14.1%	23rd	417th of 522
Median household income	$60,517	$95,939	$103,960	$80,734	21st	471st of 503
Unemployment rate	3.3%	5.3%	5.2%	5.2%	21st	373rd of 520
Diversity index	22.6	48	52.7	61.4	15th	337th of 522
Work from home	6.3%	15.6%	18.6%	15.1%	13th	481st of 520
Healthcare workers	6%	10.7%	10.3%	9.7%	8th	461st of 520
Uninsured rateStrength	1.7%	2.5%	2.6%	8.4%	4th	272nd of 521
Self-employed workers	4.9%	7.8%	8.8%	10%	4th	461st of 520
Population	1,676	867,788	7,044,056	334,922,499	2nd	440th of 522

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

25%

5–17

10%

18–24

25–34

15%

35–44

15%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

35.8

Under 18

28.2%

65 and over

13.4%

Race and ethnicity

White87%
Black0%
Hispanic9%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

22.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

74.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 664
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 65.7%
Married couples: 43.1%
Living alone: 31.8%
Veterans (of adults): 4.2%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

31%

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

13%

$200k+

10%

Median household income

01031

$60,517

Worcester Co.

$95,939

Massachusetts

$103,960

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,103

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

22.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.442

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

01031

$245,600

Worcester Co.

$423,700

Massachusetts

$562,100

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

01031

$1,175

Worcester Co.

$1,426

Massachusetts

$1,762

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

46%

2–4 units

43%

5–19 units

10%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 719
Owner-occupied: 53.8%
Vacant: 7.6%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 62.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 26.3%
Home value to income: 4.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

68%

Carpooled

26%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

18%

10–19

28%

20–29

10%

30–44

15%

45–59

23%

60+

Average commute

27.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

62%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

20%

Cleaning and personal care

18%

Production

14%

Education

Management

Office and admin

Healthcare

Sales

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Food service

Construction and repair

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Police and fire

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

27%

Retail

16%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Manufacturing

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Information

Admin, support and management

0.9%

Other services

0.8%

Arts and recreation

0.8%

Agriculture and mining

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$44,500

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

4.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

14.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	01031	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$74,722	$74,888
Service	$25,991	$26,804
Sales and office	$45,375	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$82,500	$49,199
Production and transportation	$45,804	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

33%

Some college

24%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 92.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.7%
Households with broadband: 94.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 82.7%
No internet access: 4.8%
Without health insurance: 1.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Gilbertville
State: Massachusetts
County: Worcester County
Center point: 42.3278° N, 72.1920° W
Land area: 6.7 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 01031

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
01531	New Braintree, MA	3 mi	973	$99,500	$408,800
01037	Hardwick, MA	3.3 mi	572	$74,722	$443,000
01094	Wheelwright, MA	4 mi	52	—	$472,200
01082	Ware, MA	4.9 mi	10,392	$69,018	$292,000
01074	South Barre, MA	5.8 mi	368	$79,583	—
01585	West Brookfield, MA	6.5 mi	4,810	$87,857	$344,000
01068	Oakham, MA	6.9 mi	1,639	$102,000	$420,100
01005	Barre, MA	7.5 mi	5,204	$111,148	$392,600
01535	North Brookfield, MA	7.6 mi	4,760	$79,285	$359,100
01083	Warren, MA	8.4 mi	2,858	$64,032	$364,800
01092	West Warren, MA	9.6 mi	1,200	$68,614	$313,600
01506	Brookfield, MA	11 mi	3,460	$81,250	$341,900

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Questions about 01031

What city is zip code 01031?

01031 is assigned to Gilbertville, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 01031 in?

01031 is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of 01031?

About 1,676 people live in 01031, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 01031 in?

01031 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 01031?

The median household income in 01031 is $60,517.

What zip codes are near 01031?

The closest zip codes to 01031 are 01531, 01037, 01094, 01082, 01074.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 01031, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.