ZIP Code 01542, MA

Living in 01542

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Bikeability 21
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Walkability 6
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Commute 30
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Public Transit 36
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Affordability 39
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 58
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Hospitals 34
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Colleges 97
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Schools 31
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Residents

2.6k Population +823 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age -5 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +10% (2010–19)
77% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Black5%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate27%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household77%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$106k Median Household Income +$33k (2010–19)
98% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
98% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K18%
$125K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government14%
Private sector54%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office18%
Service11%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$275k Median Home Value +$4.5k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$862 Median Monthly Rent +$325 (2010–19)
76% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached17%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1939 or earlier28%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K9%
$1M to $1.49M2%

House Heating Type

Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene75%
LP gas7%
Utility gas5%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in 01542

United States45
Massachusetts37
Worcester Metro Area40
Worcester County43

Property Crime in 01542

United States48
Massachusetts28
Worcester Metro Area23
Worcester County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 4 14
Feb 27 3 11
Mar 35 4 8
Apr 47 4 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 50 5 0
Nov 41 4 2
Dec 30 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 01542

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado9
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 01542, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 01542, MA

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Archway
4 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 01542, MA

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Clark University
5 miles, NE
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Becker College
7 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 01542, MA

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St Vincent Hospital
7 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 01542, MA

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