The 01566 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Sturbridge, MA in Worcester County in the United States. The current population estimate is 5,592. The median household income is at $86,731, while an estimated 4% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 01566 has a median age of approximately 46.3 years, with 25.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Massachusetts region, an estimated 96.2% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $42,860.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 01566 is $86,731, while the region's mean household income is $107,697. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $42,860. The per capita income in ZIP Code 01566 of $42,860 is approximately 2.06% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 4.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 56.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.6% of the population in 01566 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.5% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.3% of 01566 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 21.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 9.9% |
In ZIP Code 01566, 96.2% of the population graduated high school, while 46.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 18.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 20.4% in this Worcester County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 20.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.1% |
| Associate's degree | 11.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 27.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 18.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 01566, 99.6% is one race, while 0.4% are two or more races. Approximately 3.3% of 01566 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 01566 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.4%), followed by Asian (2.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.7% |
In ZIP Code 01566, 91.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 1.2% 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 | 91.2% |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 1.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 01566, an estimated 16.3% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 15.8% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Worcester County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 15.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 01566 are older than average. The median age of 46.3 years in ZIP Code 01566 is approximately 21.52% 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 25.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.5% of the population in 01566 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.1% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 01566 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 19.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.1% |
| 85 years and over | 1.4% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 01566 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 33.2% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 01566 is high blood pressure, as approximately 27.8% of adults 18 and older in this Worcester County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 26.5% |
| High blood pressure | 27.8% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.7% |
| Current asthma | 11.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 8.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 01566 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 96.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 89.7% of those 18 and above in 01566 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 01566 include sleeping less than 7 hours (31.4% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (30.7% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 96.6% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 75.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 76.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 76.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| Current smoking | 12.4% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 18.2% |
| Obesity | 30.7% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 31.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 01566 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.89 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.69% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.8% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 01566 | 13.13¢/kWh | 7.38¢/kWh | 5.14¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | |||
| United States |
| Month | ZIP Code 01566 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.03 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.6 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.2 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.5 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.46 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.32 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.93 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.76 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.65 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.46 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.67 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.05 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 01566, 62.2% 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 32.7 minutes. Approximately 31.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 01566 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.1% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 01566 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 8.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.6% |
| Retail trade | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.1% |
| Information | 0.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 31.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.3% |
| Public administration | 6.3% |