Zip code 01501: Auburn, Massachusetts

Q: What city is zip code 01501?

01501 is assigned to Auburn, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 01501 in?

01501 is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Q: What is the population of 01501?

About 16,877 people live in 01501, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 01501?

The median household income in 01501 is $116,762.

Q: What zip codes are near 01501?

The closest zip codes to 01501 are 01586, 01603, 01542, 01611, 01527.

Residential delivery areaWorcester CountyEastern Time

Population

16,877

Median household income

$117K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$401K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,467/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

15 sq mi

1,106 people/sq mi

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

About 01501

01501 is a suburban zip code in Auburn, Massachusetts (Worcester County), covering 15 sq mi of land. About 16,877 people live here, or 1,106 per square mile. The median resident is 44.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $116,762 a year, 45% above the national median of $80,734. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $400,800, or 3.4 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 $1,467 a month.

46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.6 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and management.

How 01501 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median earnings per worker$70,987
88th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · MA $62,095178th of 519 in MA
Median age44.8
85th
U.S. 38.9 · MA 40220th of 522 in MA
Healthcare workers12.5%
85th
U.S. 9.7% · MA 10.3%115th of 520 in MA
Median household income$116,762
83rd
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · MA $103,960216th of 503 in MA
Residents 65 and older20.9%
78th
U.S. 17.2% · MA 17.9%213th of 522 in MA
Per capita income$53,489
77th
U.S. $44,673 · MA $57,897286th of 522 in MA
Homeownership rate79.5%
77th
U.S. 65.2% · MA 62.5%250th of 518 in MA
Bachelor's degree or higher45.5%
73rd
U.S. 35.7% · MA 47.3%266th of 521 in MA
Tech workers3.7%
64th
U.S. 3.8% · MA 4.9%240th of 520 in MA
Median home value$400,800
62nd
U.S. $332,700 · MA $562,100371st of 506 in MA
Veterans6.4%
58th
U.S. 6.2% · MA 4.3%149th of 522 in MA
Work from home14.2%
57th
U.S. 15.1% · MA 18.6%332nd of 520 in MA
Government workers14.6%
57th
U.S. 14.5% · MA 12.7%191st of 520 in MA
Median gross rent$1,467
54th
U.S. $1,413 · MA $1,762291st of 461 in MA
Rent-burdened renters51.4%
53rd
U.S. 51.1% · MA 51.8%262nd of 506 in MA
Broadband access91.9%
48th
U.S. 91% · MA 92.8%360th of 518 in MA
Average commute25.6 min
47th
U.S. 26.4 min · MA 29.1 min362nd of 504 in MA
Self-employed workers9.1%
47th
U.S. 10% · MA 8.8%265th of 520 in MA
Population density1,106/sq mi
45th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MA 903/sq mi220th of 522 in MA
Foreign-born residents8.5%
45th
U.S. 14.1% · MA 18%268th of 522 in MA
Residents under 1821%
40th
U.S. 22% · MA 19.4%176th of 522 in MA
Population16,877
26th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MA 7,044,056164th of 522 in MA
Unemployment rate3.6%
26th
U.S. 5.2% · MA 5.2%346th of 520 in MA
Diversity index27.2
20th
U.S. 61.4 · MA 52.7285th of 522 in MA
Income inequality (Gini)0.397
19th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MA 0.489398th of 517 in MA
Poverty rate5.2%
13th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · MA 10%325th of 519 in MA
Housing vacancy2.4%
6th
U.S. 10.1% · MA 8.1%440th of 519 in MA
Uninsured rate1.8%
4th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MA 2.6%255th of 521 in MA

Measure	01501	Worcester	MA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MA
Median earnings per workerStrength	$70,987	$57,879	$62,095	$49,666	88th	178th of 519
Median age	44.8	40.2	40	38.9	85th	220th of 522
Healthcare workers	12.5%	10.7%	10.3%	9.7%	85th	115th of 520
Median household incomeStrength	$116,762	$95,939	$103,960	$80,734	83rd	216th of 503
Residents 65 and older	20.9%	17%	17.9%	17.2%	78th	213th of 522
Per capita income	$53,489	$48,914	$57,897	$44,673	77th	286th of 522
Homeownership rate	79.5%	65.8%	62.5%	65.2%	77th	250th of 518
Bachelor's degree or higher	45.5%	39.7%	47.3%	35.7%	73rd	266th of 521
Tech workers	3.7%	4.2%	4.9%	3.8%	64th	240th of 520
Median home value	$400,800	$423,700	$562,100	$332,700	62nd	371st of 506
Veterans	6.4%	5%	4.3%	6.2%	58th	149th of 522
Work from home	14.2%	15.6%	18.6%	15.1%	57th	332nd of 520
Government workers	14.6%	13.9%	12.7%	14.5%	57th	191st of 520
Median gross rent	$1,467	$1,426	$1,762	$1,413	54th	291st of 461
Rent-burdened renters	51.4%	50.6%	51.8%	51.1%	53rd	262nd of 506
Broadband access	91.9%	92.9%	92.8%	91%	48th	360th of 518
Average commute	25.6 min	29.2 min	29.1 min	26.4 min	47th	362nd of 504
Self-employed workers	9.1%	7.8%	8.8%	10%	47th	265th of 520
Population density	1,106/sq mi	574/sq mi	903/sq mi	95/sq mi	45th	220th of 522
Foreign-born residents	8.5%	14.5%	18%	14.1%	45th	268th of 522
Residents under 18	21%	20.6%	19.4%	22%	40th	176th of 522
Population	16,877	867,788	7,044,056	334,922,499	26th	164th of 522
Unemployment rate	3.6%	5.3%	5.2%	5.2%	26th	346th of 520
Diversity index	27.2	48	52.7	61.4	20th	285th of 522
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.397	0.453	0.489	0.483	19th	398th of 517
Poverty rateStrength	5.2%	10.3%	10%	12.5%	13th	325th of 519
Housing vacancy	2.4%	5.5%	8.1%	10.1%	6th	440th of 519
Uninsured rateStrength	1.8%	2.5%	2.6%	8.4%	4th	255th of 521

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

17%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

12%

35–44

16%

45–54

13%

55–64

11%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

44.8

Under 18

21%

65 and over

20.9%

Race and ethnicity

White85%
Black2%
Hispanic6%
Asian3%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

27.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

8.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

87%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 6,788
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 65.7%
Married couples: 47.1%
Living alone: 28.2%
Veterans (of adults): 6.4%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

10%

$25–50k

13%

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

16%

$200k+

20%

Median household income

01501

$116,762

Worcester Co.

$95,939

Massachusetts

$103,960

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$53,489

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

5.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

36.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.397

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

01501

$400,800

Worcester Co.

$423,700

Massachusetts

$562,100

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

01501

$1,467

Worcester Co.

$1,426

Massachusetts

$1,762

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

78%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 6,955
Owner-occupied: 79.5%
Vacant: 2.4%
Median year built: 1963
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 51.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 17.7%
Home value to income: 3.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

Transit

0.6%

Walked

0.6%

Bicycle

Worked from home

14%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

33%

20–29

19%

30–44

17%

45–59

60+

12%

Average commute

25.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

68%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

15%

Healthcare

12%

Management

12%

Sales

10%

Education

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Production

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.1%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

20%

Education

11%

Retail

11%

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Construction

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Information

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$70,987

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	01501	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$91,068	$74,888
Service	$33,980	$26,804
Sales and office	$54,505	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$67,227	$49,199
Production and transportation	$47,711	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

23%

Some college

17%

Associate's

Bachelor's

27%

Graduate

19%

High school graduate or higher: 94.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 45.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 18.8%
Households with broadband: 91.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 79.9%
No internet access: 6.6%
Without health insurance: 1.8%
Limited-English households: 1.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Auburn
State: Massachusetts
County: Worcester County
Center point: 42.1989° N, 71.8457° W
Land area: 15 sq mi
Water area: 0.9 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 01501

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
01586	West Millbury, MA · PO box	2.9 mi	—	—	—
01603	Worcester, MA	3.1 mi	20,868	$66,049	$331,300
01542	Rochdale, MA	3.3 mi	2,615	$96,111	$405,100
01611	Cherry Valley, MA	3.3 mi	2,299	$109,868	$359,800
01527	Millbury, MA	3.5 mi	13,961	$118,790	$450,100
01607	Worcester, MA	3.5 mi	8,706	$78,727	$377,200
01537	North Oxford, MA	3.8 mi	2,278	$102,956	$353,500
01610	Worcester, MA	3.8 mi	30,444	$51,472	$308,700
01524	Leicester, MA	4.9 mi	6,327	$102,099	$436,200
01601	Worcester, MA · PO box	4.9 mi	—	—	—
01602	Worcester, MA	4.9 mi	27,092	$91,764	$417,300
01608	Worcester, MA	4.9 mi	4,932	$45,687	$153,600

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Questions about 01501

What city is zip code 01501?

01501 is assigned to Auburn, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 01501 in?

01501 is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of 01501?

About 16,877 people live in 01501, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 01501 in?

01501 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 01501?

The median household income in 01501 is $116,762.

What zip codes are near 01501?

The closest zip codes to 01501 are 01586, 01603, 01542, 01611, 01527.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 01501, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.