ZIP Code 01516 -- East douglas, MA

Worcester | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Households here earn 2x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
  • 20.33% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
  • 84.48% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
9,376
Unknown
Median Income
$153,172
Home Value
$467,000
Median Rent
$1,503
Median Age
43.20
Diversity Index
23.50
Low
Cost of Living
150.2
very high
Unemployment
4.3%

About ZIP Code 01516

ZIP code 01516 in East Douglas, Massachusetts is a unknown area with a population of 9,376. The median household income is $153,172, which is This is 104% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $467,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 150.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 43.20 years. Approximately 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Worcester, MA.

Population & Age

Total Population
9,376
Median Age
43.20
Male Population
4,202
44.8%
Female Population
5,174
55.2%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
23.50 Low
White
92.0%
Black or African American
0.4%
Hispanic or Latino
5.6%
Asian
2.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
3.7%
Other Race
1.8%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$153,172
Mean Household Income
$163,125
Per Capita Income
$59,010
Below Poverty Line
4.7%

This is 104% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$467,000
Median Rent
$1,503
Total Housing Units
3,527
Occupied Units
3,350
Vacant Units
177
5.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1986
Owner Occupied
84.5%
Renter Occupied
15.5%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 84.5% Renter 15.5%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 97.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree 16.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
5,401
Employment Rate
95.7%
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
74.6%
Carpool
2.7%
Public Transit
1.2%
Work from Home
20.3%

Cost of Living Index

150.2
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 01516 is 50.2% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Worcester

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
01453 Leominster 43,851 $84,296
01420 Fitchburg 41,839 $72,780
01604 Worcester 39,812 $73,505
01545 Shrewsbury 38,876 $139,302
01757 Milford 30,609 $96,621
01605 Worcester 30,579 $54,642

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 01516

ZIP code 01516 (East douglas, MA) has a total population of 9,376 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 43.20 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 01516 is $153,172 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 104% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 01516 is primarily located in East douglas, Massachusetts (MA). It falls within Worcester County.

The median home value in ZIP code 01516 is $467,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,503.

The median age in ZIP code 01516 is 43.20 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 01516 has a cost of living index of 150.17 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 01516, 41.75% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 16.76% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 01516 is 4.31%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 20.33% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.