The 01581 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Westborough, MA in Worcester County in the United States. The current population estimate is 19,037. The median household income is $112,153, while about 3% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 01581 has a median age of approximately 38.8 years, with 17.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Massachusetts region, an estimated 96.3% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $55,718.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 01581 is $112,153, while the region's mean household income is $148,198. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $55,718. The per capita income in ZIP Code 01581 of $55,718 is approximately 27.32% more than the per capita income in Massachusetts overall of $43,761. An estimated 2.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 73.68% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.6% of the population in 01581 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 16.9% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.0% of 01581 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 16.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 25.6% |
In ZIP Code 01581, 96.3% of the population graduated high school, while 66.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 32.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 15.3% in this Worcester County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 15.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 9.1% |
| Associate's degree | 5.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 34.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 32.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 01581, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 6.2% of 01581 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 01581 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (70.9%), followed by Asian (26.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
| Asian | 26.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.4% |
In ZIP Code 01581, 68.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 14.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 11.3% of homes. Lastly, 1.1% 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 | 68.9% |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 14.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 11.3% |
| Other languages | 1.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 01581, an estimated 17.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 14.8% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 3.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Worcester County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 5.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 7.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 14.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 01581 are older than average. The median age of 38.8 years in ZIP Code 01581 is approximately 1.84% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.9% of the population in 01581 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.4% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.8% of 01581 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.2% |
| 85 years and over | 2.8% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 01581 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 31.4% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 01581 is high blood pressure, as approximately 24.8% of adults 18 and older in this Worcester County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 22.7% |
| High blood pressure | 24.8% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.1% |
| Current asthma | 10.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 7.2% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 01581 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 97% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 90.3% of those 18 and above in 01581 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 01581 include sleeping less than 7 hours (30.2% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (26.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 97% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 74.0% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 76.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 79.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| Current smoking | 9.1% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 16.1% |
| Obesity | 26.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 30.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 01581 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 01581 | 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 01581 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.87 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.67 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.87 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.46 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.49 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.43 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.83 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.75 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.57 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.42 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.97 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.32 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 01581, 69.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.8 minutes. Approximately 23.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 01581 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 22.3% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 01581 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 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.8% |
| Retail trade | 10.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.7% |
| Information | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 23.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.6% |
| Public administration | 1.9% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 01581, credit card or prepaid card have received the most complaints in 01581 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 fees or interest.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit card or prepaid card | 3 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Mortgage | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Fees or interest | 2 |
| Managing an account | 1 |
| Problem with a purchase shown on your statement | 1 |
| Trouble during payment process | 1 |