ZIP Code 01068 Demographics & Data

About Oakham, MA (ZIP Code 01068)

Massachusetts

In-depth Demographics Data and Statistics About 01068

The 01068 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Oakham, MA in Worcester County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,833. In this Massachusetts region, an estimated 95.8% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $38,660. Median househould income in this region is $88,571, while about 4% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 01068 is approximately 49.3 years, and 21.8% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 01068

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 01068 is 1,833.

Oakham, MA

The 01068 ZIP Code is associated with Oakham, MA in Worcester County.

Area Codes associated with 01068

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 01068 include 508, and 774.

Sunrise / Sunset in 01068

Sunrise: 7:03 am
Sunset: 4:15 pm
Sunrise in 01068 7:03 am
Sunrise in 01068 4:15 pm

Weather forecast for 01068

Today's forecast for 01068: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 3 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Current air quality in 01068

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 01068 Fair

Internet in 01068

In ZIP Code 01068, an estimated 95.6% of households have a computer, while 89.8% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 01068

The gender split in ZIP Code 01068 is an estimated 48.4% male and approximately 51.6% female.

Health Insurance in 01068

Approximately 2.9% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 01068 (Oakham, MA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 01068

The median household income in ZIP Code 01068 is $88,571, while the region's mean household income is $101,685. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $38,660. The per capita income in ZIP Code 01068 of $38,660 is approximately 11.66% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 3.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 61.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.1% of the population in 01068 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.6% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.7% of 01068 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 01068. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 01068

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 1.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 4.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 2.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 18.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 24.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 12.9%
$200,000 or more per year 5.4%

Education levels in ZIP Code 01068

In ZIP Code 01068, 95.8% of the population graduated high school, while 36.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.0% in this Worcester County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 01068

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 29.0%
Some college, no degree 17.0%
Associate's degree 13.0%
Bachelor's degree 23.7%
Graduate or professional degree 13.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 01068. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 01068

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 01068, 99.4% is one race, while 0.6% are two or more races. Approximately 2.1% of 01068 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 01068 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.9%), followed by Asian (0.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 01068. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 01068

Industry Percent
White 98.9%
Black or African American 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 01068

In ZIP Code 01068, 98.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Worcester County region.

Language Spoken in 01068

Language Spoken Percent
English only 98.3%
Spanish 0.8%
Other Indo-European languages 0.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.2%
Other languages 0.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 01068. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 01068

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 01068, an estimated 22.8% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 18.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Worcester County region.

Age of Housing in 01068

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 17.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 12.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 22.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 18.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 3.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 8.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 10.9%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 01068. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 01068

Residents of ZIP Code 01068 are older than average. The median age of 49.3 years in ZIP Code 01068 is approximately 29.4% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.9% of the population in 01068 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.7% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 01068 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 01068. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 01068

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 2.3%
5 to 9 years 4.4%
10 to 14 years 4.2%
15 to 19 years 7.9%
20 to 24 years 6.7%
25 to 34 years 9.7%
35 to 44 years 9.9%
45 to 54 years 15.9%
55 to 59 years 11.9%
60 to 64 years 10.6%
65 to 74 years 12.7%
75 to 84 years 2.2%
85 years and over 1.6%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 01068 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 01068. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 01068

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 01068 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 01068 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 97.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 01068 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 01068

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 97.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 01068. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 01068. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 01068

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 01068 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 01068 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.85 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.72% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.4% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 01068. This visualizes electricity rates in 01068 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 01068

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 01068 13.13¢/kWh 7.38¢/kWh 5.14¢/kWh
Massachusetts 29.17¢/kWh 20.7¢/kWh 18.03¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.47¢/kWh 8.51¢/kWh

Solar Power in 01068

Month ZIP Code 01068 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.98 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.84 3 6.31
Mar 5.15 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.12 5.13 7.3
May 5.39 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.3 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.76 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.8 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.39 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.35 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.74 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.43 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 01068. This visualizes solar power levels in 01068 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 01068

In 01068, 68.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 37.1 minutes. Approximately 31.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 01068 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 10.2% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 01068 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 01068. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 01068

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.0%
Construction 10.2%
Manufacturing 7.7%
Wholesale trade 2.1%
Retail trade 9.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.4%
Information 1.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 31.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 5.5%
Other services, except public administration 4.4%
Public administration 6.2%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 01068 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 01068, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 01068 in the past 12 months. Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Worcester County region was problem with a credit reporting company's investigation.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 01068. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 01068

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 1
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 1
Student loan 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 01068

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 1
Problem with the payoff process at the end of the loan 1
Struggling to repay your loan 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 01068. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.