ZIP Code 01453: Population, Income, Housing

State: MA

Total population: 43,851 Household income: $84,296 Rent: $1,354

Overview

Total population

43,851

Rent

$1,354

Year built

1967

Household income

$84,296

Per capita income

$47,239

Poverty rate

9.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

47%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Massachusetts

County

Worcester County

City

Leominster

Total population

43,851

Adults over 25

32,198

Total households

18,425

Household size

2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$84,296

Per capita income

$47,239

Poverty rate

9.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

47%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,354

Year built

1967

Households that rent

37.8%

Households that own

62.2%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.2

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

70.7%

Black

5.2%

Asian

3.2%

Two or more races

13.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

16%

Not Hispanic or Latino

84%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

20,267 (89.1%)

Commute time to work

26 mins

Work from home

2,487 (10.9%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

24.5%

High school graduate or GED

29.6%

Some college or associate degree

12.4%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

33.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 01453 with: Worcester County, MA Massachusetts United States

ZIP 01453

Total population43,851

Rent$1,354

Year built1967

Household income$84,296

Per capita income$47,239

Poverty rate9.1%

Unemployment rateN/A

Worcester County, MA

Total population867,788

Rent$1,426

Year built1967

Household income$95,939

Per capita income$48,914

Poverty rate10.3%

Unemployment rate4.2%

Massachusetts State

Total population7,044,056

Rent$1,762

Year built1964

Household income$103,960

Per capita income$57,897

Poverty rate10%

Unemployment rate4%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP01453	CountyWorcester, MA	StateMassachusetts	CountryUnited States
Total population	43,851	867,788	7,044,056	334,922,499
Rent	$1,354	$1,426	$1,762	$1,413
Year built	1967	1967	1964	1980
Household income	$84,296	$95,939	$103,960	$80,734
Per capita income	$47,239	$48,914	$57,897	$44,673
Poverty rate	9.1%	10.3%	10%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.2%	4%	4%

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Summary for 01453

Rent & Income

In 01453, the typical monthly rent is $1,354 and the typical household income is $84,296. Rent here is lower than Massachusetts, and household income is lower than Massachusetts. The estimated poverty rate is 9.1%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 37.8% of households. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 33.6% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 01453 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 01453 — Poverty

How ZIP 01453 compares in Massachusetts (62 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,354	10 / 62	from lower rent	$1,021 – $2,873
Household income	$84,296	41 / 62	from higher income	$48,415 – $172,606
Poverty rate	9.1%	21 / 62	from lower poverty	2.9% – 30.5%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Massachusetts with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 01453

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 10th out of 62 ZIP Codes in Massachusetts. At the state level, values extend from $1,021 in ZIP 01040 up to $2,873 in ZIP 02446.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 01453 holds the 41st out of 62 ZIP Codes. In Massachusetts as a whole, the range goes from $48,415 in ZIP 01109 up to $172,606 in ZIP 01810.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 01453 ranks 21st out of 62 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 2.9% in ZIP 01810 up to 30.5% in ZIP 01610.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 01453 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,354 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 01453

Annual Household Income: $84,296

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 01453

Estimated Rate: 9.1%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 01453

In ZIP Code 01453, households that rent: 6,971 (37.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	6,971	37.8%
Owner-Occupied	11,454	62.2%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 01453

In ZIP Code 01453, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,275 (47%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,275	47%
Other renter households	3,696	53%
Total renter households	6,971	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 01453

Less than High School: 7,883 people (24.5%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 9,527 people (29.6%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,982 people (12.4%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 10,806 people (33.6%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 32,198

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.