Zip code 01074: South Barre, Massachusetts

Q: What city is zip code 01074?

01074 is assigned to South Barre, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 01074 in?

01074 is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Q: What is the population of 01074?

About 368 people live in 01074, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 01074?

The median household income in 01074 is $79,583.

Q: What zip codes are near 01074?

The closest zip codes to 01074 are 01094, 01005, 01068, 01531, 01037.

Residential delivery areaWorcester CountyEastern Time

Population

368

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$80K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$962/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

51.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.3 sq mi

1,421 people/sq mi

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

About 01074

01074 is a suburban zip code in South Barre, Massachusetts (Worcester County), covering 0.3 sq mi of land. About 368 people live here, or 1,421 per square mile. The median resident is 51.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $79,583 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 25% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $962 a month.

5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; production and manufacturing; and management.

How 01074 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 368 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Veterans15.8%
98th
U.S. 6.2% · MA 4.3%6th of 522 in MA
Housing vacancy27.5%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · MA 8.1%63rd of 519 in MA
Median age51.7
96th
U.S. 38.9 · MA 4096th of 522 in MA
Median earnings per worker$74,677
90th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · MA $62,095144th of 519 in MA
Government workers19.8%
84th
U.S. 14.5% · MA 12.7%52nd of 520 in MA
Work from home19.8%
77th
U.S. 15.1% · MA 18.6%223rd of 520 in MA
Per capita income$52,613
76th
U.S. $44,673 · MA $57,897299th of 522 in MA
Residents 65 and older18.5%
64th
U.S. 17.2% · MA 17.9%290th of 522 in MA
Population density1,421/sq mi
50th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MA 903/sq mi194th of 522 in MA
Median household income$79,583
50th
U.S. $80,734 · MA $103,960406th of 503 in MA
Median gross rent$962
18th
U.S. $1,413 · MA $1,762441st of 461 in MA
Broadband access81.4%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MA 92.8%501st of 518 in MA
Homeownership rate24.8%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MA 62.5%495th of 518 in MA
Population368
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MA 7,044,056500th of 522 in MA
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · MA 10%519th of 519 in MA
Bachelor's degree or higher5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MA 47.3%520th of 521 in MA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MA 5.2%518th of 520 in MA
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · MA 52.7522nd of 522 in MA
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MA 2.6%517th of 521 in MA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MA 18%522nd of 522 in MA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MA 51.8%504th of 506 in MA
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · MA 19.4%522nd of 522 in MA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MA 4.9%517th of 520 in MA
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · MA 10.3%519th of 520 in MA
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · MA 8.8%519th of 520 in MA
Income inequality (Gini)0.170
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MA 0.489516th of 517 in MA

Measure	01074	Worcester	MA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MA
Veterans	15.8%	5%	4.3%	6.2%	98th	6th of 522
Housing vacancy	27.5%	5.5%	8.1%	10.1%	97th	63rd of 519
Median age	51.7	40.2	40	38.9	96th	96th of 522
Median earnings per workerStrength	$74,677	$57,879	$62,095	$49,666	90th	144th of 519
Government workers	19.8%	13.9%	12.7%	14.5%	84th	52nd of 520
Work from home	19.8%	15.6%	18.6%	15.1%	77th	223rd of 520
Per capita income	$52,613	$48,914	$57,897	$44,673	76th	299th of 522
Residents 65 and older	18.5%	17%	17.9%	17.2%	64th	290th of 522
Population density	1,421/sq mi	574/sq mi	903/sq mi	95/sq mi	50th	194th of 522
Median household income	$79,583	$95,939	$103,960	$80,734	50th	406th of 503
Median gross rent	$962	$1,426	$1,762	$1,413	18th	441st of 461
Broadband accessWeakness	81.4%	92.9%	92.8%	91%	6th	501st of 518
Homeownership rateWeakness	24.8%	65.8%	62.5%	65.2%	3rd	495th of 518
Population	368	867,788	7,044,056	334,922,499	1st	500th of 522
Poverty rateStrength	0%	10.3%	10%	12.5%	1st	519th of 519
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	5%	39.7%	47.3%	35.7%	1st	520th of 521
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	5.3%	5.2%	5.2%	1st	518th of 520
Diversity index	0	48	52.7	61.4	1st	522nd of 522
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	2.5%	2.6%	8.4%	1st	517th of 521
Foreign-born residents	0%	14.5%	18%	14.1%	1st	522nd of 522
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	50.6%	51.8%	51.1%	1st	504th of 506
Residents under 18	0%	20.6%	19.4%	22%	1st	522nd of 522
Tech workers	0%	4.2%	4.9%	3.8%	1st	517th of 520
Healthcare workers	0%	10.7%	10.3%	9.7%	1st	519th of 520
Self-employed workers	0%	7.8%	8.8%	10%	1st	519th of 520
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.170	0.453	0.489	0.483	1st	516th 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

5–17

18%

18–24

20%

25–34

35–44

14%

45–54

23%

55–64

65–74

14%

75+

Median age

51.7

Under 18

65 and over

18.5%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

86.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 161
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 48.4%
Married couples: 15.5%
Living alone: 51.6%
Veterans (of adults): 15.8%
Male / female: 43% / 57%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

70%

$100–150k

$150–200k

30%

$200k+

Median household income

01074

$79,583

Worcester Co.

$95,939

Massachusetts

$103,960

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$52,613

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

29.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.170

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

01074

—

Worcester Co.

$423,700

Massachusetts

$562,100

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

01074

$962

Worcester Co.

$1,426

Massachusetts

$1,762

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

59%

2–4 units

10%

5–19 units

31%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 222
Owner-occupied: 24.8%
Vacant: 27.5%
Median year built: 1972
Median rooms: 4.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

60%

Carpooled

20%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

20%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

30–44

59%

45–59

60+

41%

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

68.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

30%

Production

27%

Management

23%

Transportation and moving

10%

Office and admin

10%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

37%

Health care and social assistance

23%

Construction

20%

Retail

10%

Public administration

10%

Education

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$74,677

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

22.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	01074	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$98,750	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

60%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 5%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 81.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 39.1%
No internet access: 18.6%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): South Barre
State: Massachusetts
County: Worcester County
Center point: 42.3808° N, 72.1039° W
Land area: 0.3 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 01074

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
01094	Wheelwright, MA	2 mi	52	—	$472,200
01005	Barre, MA	2.7 mi	5,204	$111,148	$392,600
01068	Oakham, MA	2.9 mi	1,639	$102,000	$420,100
01531	New Braintree, MA	4.1 mi	973	$99,500	$408,800
01037	Hardwick, MA	4.8 mi	572	$74,722	$443,000
01031	Gilbertville, MA	5.8 mi	1,676	$60,517	$245,600
01543	Rutland, MA	6.9 mi	9,353	$145,707	$462,800
01535	North Brookfield, MA	8.1 mi	4,760	$79,285	$359,100
01366	Petersham, MA	8.6 mi	1,185	$110,750	$392,400
01452	Hubbardston, MA	9.4 mi	4,371	$123,500	$371,600
01585	West Brookfield, MA	10 mi	4,810	$87,857	$344,000
01082	Ware, MA	11 mi	10,392	$69,018	$292,000

Questions about 01074

What city is zip code 01074?

01074 is assigned to South Barre, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 01074 in?

01074 is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of 01074?

About 368 people live in 01074, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 01074 in?

01074 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 01074?

The median household income in 01074 is $79,583.

What zip codes are near 01074?

The closest zip codes to 01074 are 01094, 01005, 01068, 01531, 01037.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 01074, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.