Auburn, MA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 01501 serves a portion of Auburn, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. This community is home to approximately 21,874 residents, with a median age of 33.5 years. The median household income of $81,704 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $604,609 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 36% owner-occupied and 64% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Auburn is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 154 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 21% and an unemployment rate of 9.7%, 01501 reflects the economic character of Worcester County in Massachusetts.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 21,874 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 5,810 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $81,704 | ↑ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $604,609 | ↑ 101% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 154 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 9.7% | ↑ 149% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 12.2% | ↑ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 21% | ↓ 40% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 33.5 yrs | ↓ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 36% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 64% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 8,749 | — |