Zip code 01583: West Boylston, Massachusetts
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 01583
01583 is a suburban zip code in West Boylston, Massachusetts (Worcester County), covering 13 sq mi of land. About 7,606 people live here, or 605 per square mile. The median resident is 45.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $106,094 a year, 31% above the national median of $80,734. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $441,500, or 4.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 79% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,237 a month.
42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.9 minutes each way, and 18% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and sales.
How 01583 compares
- 91stU.S. 17.2% · MA 17.9%132nd of 522 in MA
- Median age45.186thU.S. 38.9 · MA 40213th of 522 in MA
- Median earnings per worker$66,87585thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · MA $62,095208th of 519 in MA
- 79thU.S. 3.8% · MA 4.9%162nd of 520 in MA
- Per capita income$54,27578thU.S. $44,673 · MA $57,897275th of 522 in MA
- Median household income$106,09476thU.S. $80,734 · MA $103,960277th of 503 in MA
- Homeownership rate78.8%76thU.S. 65.2% · MA 62.5%260th of 518 in MA
- Broadband access94.7%73rdU.S. 91% · MA 92.8%229th of 518 in MA
- Work from home17.7%71stU.S. 15.1% · MA 18.6%263rd of 520 in MA
- 69thU.S. 35.7% · MA 47.3%310th of 521 in MA
- Median home value$441,50068thU.S. $332,700 · MA $562,100334th of 506 in MA
- 50thU.S. 10% · MA 8.8%259th of 520 in MA
- 46thU.S. 9.7% · MA 10.3%317th of 520 in MA
- 45thU.S. 5.2% · MA 5.2%248th of 520 in MA
- Average commute24.9 min42ndU.S. 26.4 min · MA 29.1 min374th of 504 in MA
- Median gross rent$1,23739thU.S. $1,413 · MA $1,762351st of 461 in MA
- Population density605/sq mi35thU.S. 95/sq mi · MA 903/sq mi309th of 522 in MA
- Veterans4.7%35thU.S. 6.2% · MA 4.3%271st of 522 in MA
- 35thU.S. 14.1% · MA 18%331st of 522 in MA
- Government workers11.9%35thU.S. 14.5% · MA 12.7%308th of 520 in MA
- 31stU.S. 0.483 · MA 0.489348th of 517 in MA
- Diversity index29.823rdU.S. 61.4 · MA 52.7252nd of 522 in MA
- Poverty rate6.6%22ndU.S. 12.5% · MA 10%258th of 519 in MA
- Residents under 1816.6%13thU.S. 22% · MA 19.4%343rd of 522 in MA
- Population7,60612thU.S. 334,922,499 · MA 7,044,056294th of 522 in MA
- Uninsured rate2.3%7thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · MA 2.6%198th of 521 in MA
- 3rdStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MA 51.8%459th of 506 in MA
- 1stU.S. 10.1% · MA 8.1%518th of 519 in MA
| Measure | 01583 | Worcester | MA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 and older | 24.8% | 17% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 132nd of 522 | |
| Median age | 45.1 | 40.2 | 40 | 38.9 | 213th of 522 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $66,875 | $57,879 | $62,095 | $49,666 | 208th of 519 | |
| Tech workers | 5% | 4.2% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 162nd of 520 | |
| Per capita income | $54,275 | $48,914 | $57,897 | $44,673 | 275th of 522 | |
| Median household income | $106,094 | $95,939 | $103,960 | $80,734 | 277th of 503 | |
| Homeownership rate | 78.8% | 65.8% | 62.5% | 65.2% | 260th of 518 | |
| Broadband access | 94.7% | 92.9% | 92.8% | 91% | 229th of 518 | |
| Work from home | 17.7% | 15.6% | 18.6% | 15.1% | 263rd of 520 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.8% | 39.7% | 47.3% | 35.7% | 310th of 521 | |
| Median home value | $441,500 | $423,700 | $562,100 | $332,700 | 334th of 506 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9.3% | 7.8% | 8.8% | 10% | 259th of 520 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.2% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 317th of 520 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 248th of 520 | |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 29.2 min | 29.1 min | 26.4 min | 374th of 504 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,237 | $1,426 | $1,762 | $1,413 | 351st of 461 | |
| Population density | 605/sq mi | 574/sq mi | 903/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 309th of 522 | |
| Veterans | 4.7% | 5% | 4.3% | 6.2% | 271st of 522 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 6.2% | 14.5% | 18% | 14.1% | 331st of 522 | |
| Government workers | 11.9% | 13.9% | 12.7% | 14.5% | 308th of 520 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.413 | 0.453 | 0.489 | 0.483 | 348th of 517 | |
| Diversity index | 29.8 | 48 | 52.7 | 61.4 | 252nd of 522 | |
| Poverty rate | 6.6% | 10.3% | 10% | 12.5% | 258th of 519 | |
| Residents under 18 | 16.6% | 20.6% | 19.4% | 22% | 343rd of 522 | |
| Population | 7,606 | 867,788 | 7,044,056 | 334,922,499 | 294th of 522 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.6% | 8.4% | 198th of 521 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 26.4% | 50.6% | 51.8% | 51.1% | 459th of 506 | |
| Housing vacancy | 0% | 5.5% | 8.1% | 10.1% | 518th of 519 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White83%
- Black3%
- Hispanic8%
- Asian1%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other3%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 2,924
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 63.2%
- Married couples
- 53.7%
- Living alone
- 26.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.7%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 2,924
- Owner-occupied
- 78.8%
- Vacant
- 0%
- Median year built
- 1966
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 26.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 9.6%
- Home value to income
- 4.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 01583 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $87,563 | $74,888 |
| Service | $33,750 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $58,387 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $76,577 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $33,380 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 92.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 16.3%
- Households with broadband
- 94.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 84.3%
- No internet access
- 3.6%
- Without health insurance
- 2.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0.3%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- West Boylston
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Worcester County
- Center point
- 42.3754° N, 71.7894° W
- Land area
- 13 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 01583
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01505 | Boylston, MA | 4 mi | $140,962 |
| 01522 | Jefferson, MA | 4 mi | $100,625 |
| 01606 | Worcester, MA | 4.3 mi | $92,105 |
| 01520 | Holden, MA | 4.4 mi | $148,125 |
| 01564 | Sterling, MA | 5.1 mi | $129,063 |
| 01546 | Shrewsbury, MA · PO box | 5.5 mi | — |
| 01653 | Worcester, MA · PO box | 5.5 mi | — |
| 01655 | Worcester, MA · PO box | 5.5 mi | — |
| 01510 | Clinton, MA | 5.7 mi | $89,781 |
| 01613 | Worcester, MA · PO box | 5.7 mi | — |
| 01605 | Worcester, MA | 5.9 mi | $54,642 |
| 01609 | Worcester, MA | 6.6 mi | $68,381 |
Zip codes like 01583 elsewhere
Questions about 01583
What city is zip code 01583?
01583 is assigned to West Boylston, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 01583 in?
01583 is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of 01583?
About 7,606 people live in 01583, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 01583 in?
01583 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 01583?
The median household income in 01583 is $106,094.
What zip codes are near 01583?
The closest zip codes to 01583 are 01505, 01522, 01606, 01520, 01564.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 01583, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.