ZIP Code 01524 Demographics & Data

About Leicester, MA (ZIP Code 01524)

Massachusetts

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 01524

The 01524 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Leicester, MA in Worcester County in the United States. The current population estimate is 6,654. Median househould income is approximately $81,042, and an estimated 6% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 01524 has a median age of approximately 42.3 years, with 18.5% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Massachusetts region, an estimated 91.3% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $36,011.

Population in 01524

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 01524 is 6,654.

Leicester, MA

The 01524 ZIP Code is associated with Leicester, MA in Worcester County.

Area Codes associated with 01524

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 01524 include 508, and 774.

Sunrise / Sunset in 01524

Sunrise: 7:22 am
Sunset: 5:39 pm
Sunrise in 01524 7:22 am
Sunrise in 01524 5:39 pm

Weather forecast for 01524

Overnight's forecast for 01524: Clear, with a low around 43. Northwest wind around 9 mph.

Current air quality in 01524

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 01524 Moderate

Internet in 01524

In ZIP Code 01524, an estimated 86.5% of households have a computer, while 82.1% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 01524

Females make up an estimated 52.8% of the overall population in ZIP Code 01524, while males comprise about 47.2%.

Health Insurance in 01524

Approximately 3.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 01524 (Leicester, MA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 01524

The median household income in ZIP Code 01524 is $81,042, while the region's mean household income is $95,204. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $36,011. The per capita income in ZIP Code 01524 of $36,011 is approximately 17.71% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 5.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 38.95% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.6% of the population in 01524 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.0% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.2% of 01524 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 01524. 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 01524

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 6.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 3.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 16.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 19.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 9.0%
$200,000 or more per year 7.4%

Education levels in ZIP Code 01524

In ZIP Code 01524, 91.3% of the population graduated high school, while 29.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.0% in this Worcester County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 01524

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 30.0%
Some college, no degree 20.3%
Associate's degree 11.6%
Bachelor's degree 19.1%
Graduate or professional degree 10.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 01524. 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 01524

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 01524, 98.5% is one race, while 1.5% are two or more races. Approximately 2.4% of 01524 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 01524 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.8%), followed by Black or African American (3.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 01524. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 01524

Industry Percent
White 96.8%
Black or African American 3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.1%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 01524

In ZIP Code 01524, 91.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% 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 01524

Language Spoken Percent
English only 91.3%
Spanish 1.6%
Other Indo-European languages 6.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.4%
Other languages 0.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 01524. 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 01524

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 01524, an estimated 18.6% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 17.7% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Worcester County region.

Age of Housing in 01524

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 7.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 8.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 18.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 6.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 17.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 11.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 16.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 01524. 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 01524

Residents of ZIP Code 01524 are older than average. The median age of 42.3 years in ZIP Code 01524 is approximately 11.02% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.9% of the population in 01524 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.6% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.7% of 01524 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 01524. 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 01524

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.1%
5 to 9 years 6.0%
10 to 14 years 4.6%
15 to 19 years 9.2%
20 to 24 years 9.2%
25 to 34 years 11.6%
35 to 44 years 9.9%
45 to 54 years 13.9%
55 to 59 years 9.9%
60 to 64 years 8.9%
65 to 74 years 8.9%
75 to 84 years 4.1%
85 years and over 0.7%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 01524 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 01524. 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 01524

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 01524 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 01524 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 96.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 01524 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 01524

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 96.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 01524. 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 01524. 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 01524

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 01524 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 01524 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.92 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.42% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.34% 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 01524. This visualizes electricity rates in 01524 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 01524

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 01524 13.13¢/kWh 7.38¢/kWh 5.14¢/kWh
Massachusetts 29.42¢/kWh 21.02¢/kWh 17.97¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 01524

Month ZIP Code 01524 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.99 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.67 3 6.31
Mar 5.25 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.58 5.13 7.3
May 5.56 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.58 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.75 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.83 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.36 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.52 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.84 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.15 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 01524. This visualizes solar power levels in 01524 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 01524

In 01524, 71.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.2 minutes. Approximately 29.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 01524 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 9.7% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 01524 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 01524. 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 01524

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.5%
Construction 6.4%
Manufacturing 9.2%
Wholesale trade 4.3%
Retail trade 9.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.8%
Information 1.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 7.6%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 29.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.9%
Other services, except public administration 5.8%
Public administration 2.5%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 01524 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 01524, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 01524 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Worcester County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 01524. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 01524

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 3
Checking or savings account 2
Credit card 2
Credit card or prepaid card 2
Credit reporting or credit repair services 1
Other 2
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 01524

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 3
Managing an account 2
Other features, terms, or problems 1
Problem getting a card or closing an account 1
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 1
Other 4
* 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 01524. 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.