The 01543 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Rutland, MA in Worcester County in the United States. The current population estimate is 8,685. Median househould income is at $107,928, with an estimated 2% of the population living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 01543 has a median age of approximately 39.2 years, with 15.3% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Massachusetts region, an estimated 97.9% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $39,751.
5:57 am
7:35 pm
Fair
The median household income in ZIP Code 01543 is $107,928, while the region's mean household income is $117,618. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $39,751. The per capita income in ZIP Code 01543 of $39,751 is approximately 9.16% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 1.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 80% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.1% of the population in 01543 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.7% earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year, and 1.0% of 01543 residents earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 1.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 24.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 15.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 13.3% |
In ZIP Code 01543, 97.9% of the population graduated high school, while 46.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 18.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.3% in this Worcester County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 27.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.5% |
| Associate's degree | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 28.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 18.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 01543, 98.5% is one race, while 1.5% are two or more races. Approximately 3.3% of 01543 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 01543 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.3%), followed by Asian (4.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.6% |
In ZIP Code 01543, 88.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.9% of homes. Lastly, 3.6% 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 | 88.7% |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.9% |
| Other languages | 3.6% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 01543, an estimated 18.2% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.8% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 2.6% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Worcester County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 5.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 14.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 18.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 17.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 01543 are older than average. The median age of 39.2 years in ZIP Code 01543 is approximately 2.89% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.2% of the population in 01543 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.1% of 01543 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 9.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 18.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.1% |
| 85 years and over | 0.1% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 01543 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 30.4% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 01543 is high blood pressure, as approximately 24.3% of adults 18 and older in this Worcester County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 23.1% |
| High blood pressure | 24.3% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.5% |
| Current asthma | 11.3% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 6.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.4% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 01543 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 96.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 89.3% of those 18 and above in 01543 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 01543 include sleeping less than 7 hours (31.7% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (30.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 96.9% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 71.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 78.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.9% |
| Current smoking | 12.0% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 16.3% |
| Obesity | 30.1% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 31.7% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 01543 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.96 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.39% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.73% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 01543 | 13.13¢/kWh | 7.38¢/kWh | 5.14¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 28.34¢/kWh | 21.32¢/kWh | 18.53¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.45¢/kWh | 12.68¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 01543 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.65 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.82 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.31 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.59 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.45 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.58 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.14 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.92 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.39 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.57 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.87 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.17 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 01543, 73.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.0 minutes. Approximately 34.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 01543 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 10.4% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 01543 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Retail trade | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.7% |
| Information | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 34.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.4% |
| Public administration | 5.1% |