The 01462 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Lunenburg, MA in Worcester County in the United States. The current population estimate is 11,402. Approximately 3% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $103,228. The median age in 01462 is estimated to at 44.3 years, and about 21.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this Massachusetts region, an estimated 93.9% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $44,134.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 01462 is $103,228, while the region's mean household income is $114,732. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $44,134. The per capita income in ZIP Code 01462 of $44,134 is approximately 0.85% more than the per capita income in Massachusetts overall of $43,761. An estimated 3.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 64.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.9% of the population in 01462 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.4% earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year, and 2.8% of 01462 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 5.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 21.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 16.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 13.1% |
In ZIP Code 01462, 93.9% of the population graduated high school, while 37.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 16.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.0% in this Worcester County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 27.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.1% |
| Associate's degree | 10.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 21.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 16.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 01462, 97.4% is one race, while 2.6% are two or more races. Approximately 5.9% of 01462 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 01462 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.4%), followed by Asian (3.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.6% |
In ZIP Code 01462, 90.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% 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 | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 90.7% |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 01462, an estimated 19.9% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 14.1% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 3.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Worcester County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 19.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 14.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 01462 are older than average. The median age of 44.3 years in ZIP Code 01462 is approximately 16.27% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.6% of the population in 01462 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.0% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 01462 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.0% |
| 85 years and over | 1.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 01462 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 01462 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 97.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 01462 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.88 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.45% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.95% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 01462 | 16.95¢/kWh | 14.42¢/kWh | 7.27¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 30.63¢/kWh | 23.28¢/kWh | 19.5¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.62¢/kWh | 14.04¢/kWh | 9.06¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 01462 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.02 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.69 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.15 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.43 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.41 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.39 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.81 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.72 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.22 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.44 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.89 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.4 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 01462, 69.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 35.4 minutes. Approximately 26.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 01462 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.2% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 01462 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.9% |
| Construction | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Retail trade | 12.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.6% |
| Information | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 14.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.6% |
| Public administration | 5.1% |