ZIP Code 01543 -- Rutland, MA

Worcester | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Households here earn 1.9x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
  • 89.39% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
9,353
Unknown
Median Income
$145,707
Home Value
$462,800
Median Rent
$1,078
Median Age
41.40
Diversity Index
22.50
Low
Cost of Living
135.1
significantly above average
Unemployment
5.4%

About ZIP Code 01543

ZIP code 01543 in Rutland, Massachusetts is a unknown area with a population of 9,353. The median household income is $145,707, which is This is 94% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $462,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.2x . The cost of living is significantly above average with an index of 135.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 41.40 years. Approximately 42.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Worcester, MA.

Population & Age

Total Population
9,353
Median Age
41.40
Male Population
4,803
51.4%
Female Population
4,550
48.6%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
22.50 Low
White
92.0%
Black or African American
1.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4.8%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
4.9%
Other Race
1.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$145,707
Mean Household Income
$151,995
Per Capita Income
$51,386
Below Poverty Line
2.1%

This is 94% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$462,800
Median Rent
$1,078
Total Housing Units
3,392
Occupied Units
3,185
Vacant Units
207
6.1% vacancy
Median Year Built
1990
Owner Occupied
89.4%
Renter Occupied
10.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.2x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 89.4% Renter 10.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 97.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree 16.0%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
4,739
Employment Rate
94.6%
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
76.5%
Carpool
6.5%
Public Transit
0.5%
Work from Home
16.1%

Cost of Living Index

135.1
significantly above average

The cost of living in ZIP code 01543 is 35.1% 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 01543

ZIP code 01543 (Rutland, MA) has a total population of 9,353 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 41.40 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 01543 is $145,707 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 94% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 01543 is primarily located in Rutland, Massachusetts (MA). It falls within Worcester County.

The median home value in ZIP code 01543 is $462,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,078.

The median age in ZIP code 01543 is 41.40 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 01543 has a cost of living index of 135.10 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly above average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 01543, 42.01% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 16.04% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 01543 is 5.38%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 16.10% 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.