ZIP Code 01355 Demographics & Data

About New Salem, MA (ZIP Code 01355)

Massachusetts

Comprehensive Demographics Data and In-depth Stats About 01355

The 01355 ZIP Code is primarily associated with New Salem, MA in Franklin County in the United States. The current population estimate is 931. The median household income is approximately $65,875, and an estimated 2% of the population is living below the poverty line. In this Massachusetts region, an estimated 96.3% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $36,531. The median age in ZIP Code 01355 is approximately 53.9 years, with 29.9% of residents aged 62 years and older.

Population in 01355

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 01355 is 931.

New Salem, MA

The 01355 ZIP Code is associated with New Salem, MA in Franklin County.

Area Codes associated with 01355

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 01355 include 978.

Sunrise / Sunset in 01355

Sunrise: 7:05 am
Sunset: 4:16 pm
Sunrise in 01355 7:05 am
Sunrise in 01355 4:16 pm

Weather forecast for 01355

Overnight's forecast for 01355: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Current air quality in 01355

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 01355 Fair

Internet in 01355

In ZIP Code 01355, an estimated 91.0% of households have a computer, while 75.6% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 01355

Females comprise about 46.0% of the overall population in ZIP Code 01355, while males account for approximately 54.0%.

Health Insurance in 01355

Approximately 2.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 01355 (New Salem, MA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 01355

The median household income in ZIP Code 01355 is $65,875, while the region's mean household income is $84,928. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $36,531. The per capita income in ZIP Code 01355 of $36,531 is approximately 16.52% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 2.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 77.89% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.6% of the population in 01355 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.8% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.8% of 01355 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 01355. 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 01355

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 1.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 6.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 8.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 16.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 21.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 17.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 7.8%
$200,000 or more per year 3.8%

Education levels in ZIP Code 01355

In ZIP Code 01355, 96.3% of the population graduated high school, while 44.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 23.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.7% in this Franklin County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 01355

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 26.7%
Some college, no degree 17.1%
Associate's degree 8.1%
Bachelor's degree 21.3%
Graduate or professional degree 23.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 01355. 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 01355

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 01355, 95.3% is one race, while 4.7% are two or more races. Approximately 0.4% of 01355 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 01355 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.5%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (4.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 01355. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 01355

Industry Percent
White 96.5%
Black or African American 0.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4.9%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 01355

In ZIP Code 01355, 97.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Franklin County region.

Language Spoken in 01355

Language Spoken Percent
English only 97.3%
Spanish 0.9%
Other Indo-European languages 1.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.3%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 01355. 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 01355

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 01355, an estimated 26.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 20.3% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Franklin County region.

Age of Housing in 01355

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 9.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 8.7%
Built between 1980 and 1989 15.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 20.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 5.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 8.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 26.8%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 01355. 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 01355

Residents of ZIP Code 01355 are older than average. The median age of 53.9 years in ZIP Code 01355 is approximately 41.47% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.0% of the population in 01355 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.6% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.0% of 01355 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 01355. 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 01355

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.2%
5 to 9 years 4.2%
10 to 14 years 4.5%
15 to 19 years 7.6%
20 to 24 years 2.0%
25 to 34 years 4.6%
35 to 44 years 8.7%
45 to 54 years 15.0%
55 to 59 years 12.7%
60 to 64 years 11.9%
65 to 74 years 14.6%
75 to 84 years 5.5%
85 years and over 3.4%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 01355 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 01355. 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 01355

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 01355 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 01355 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 97.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 01355 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 01355

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 97.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 01355. 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 01355. 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 01355

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 01355 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 01355 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.76 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 15.53% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.77% 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 01355. This visualizes electricity rates in 01355 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 01355

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 01355 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 01355

Month ZIP Code 01355 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.58 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.67 3 6.31
Mar 5.42 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.56 5.13 7.3
May 5.25 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.25 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.72 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.58 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.45 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.05 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.53 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.1 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 01355. This visualizes solar power levels in 01355 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 01355

In 01355, 60.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.7 minutes. Approximately 30.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 01355 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.5% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.8% of 01355 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 01355. 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 01355

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.8%
Construction 7.3%
Manufacturing 11.5%
Wholesale trade 2.7%
Retail trade 11.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.7%
Information 1.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 30.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 4.9%
Other services, except public administration 6.0%
Public administration 4.7%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 01355 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 01355, credit card or prepaid card have received the most complaints in 01355 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Franklin County region was problem when making payments.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 01355. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 01355

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit card or prepaid card 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 01355

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Problem when making payments 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 01355. 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.