The 01523 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Lancaster, MA in Worcester County in the United States. The current population estimate is 7,794. Median househould income is at $93,385, with an estimated 3% of the population living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 01523 has a median age of approximately 39.2 years, with 20.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Massachusetts region, an estimated 83.5% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $33,269.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 01523 is $93,385, while the region's mean household income is $104,017. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,269. The per capita income in ZIP Code 01523 of $33,269 is approximately 23.98% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 2.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 70.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 26.7% of the population in 01523 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.7% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.3% of 01523 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 2.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 26.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 8.4% |
In ZIP Code 01523, 83.5% of the population graduated high school, while 38.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 24.0% in this Worcester County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 24.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 14.6% |
| Associate's degree | 6.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 25.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 13.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 01523, 97.3% is one race, while 2.7% are two or more races. Approximately 7.6% of 01523 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 01523 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (90.6%), followed by Black or African American (8.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 1.5% |
In ZIP Code 01523, 83.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 7.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% 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 | 83.8% |
| Spanish | 7.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 7.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 01523, an estimated 28.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Worcester County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 28.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 01523 are older than average. The median age of 39.2 years in ZIP Code 01523 is approximately 2.89% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.8% of the population in 01523 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 01523 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.9% |
| 85 years and over | 1.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 01523 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 96.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 01523 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 96.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 01523 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 01523 | 13.13¢/kWh | 7.38¢/kWh | 5.14¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 29.17¢/kWh | 20.7¢/kWh | 18.03¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 01523 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.14 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.66 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.05 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.45 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.42 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.34 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.88 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.93 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.46 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.47 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.81 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.07 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 01523, 54.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.8 minutes. Approximately 21.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 01523 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.7% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 01523 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 14.6% |
| Manufacturing | 16.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.8% |
| Retail trade | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.9% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 21.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.6% |
| Public administration | 3.1% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 01523, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 01523 in the past 12 months. Student loan received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Worcester County region was closing an account.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Student loan | 2 |
| Mortgage | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Closing an account | 1 |
| Dealing with your lender or servicer | 1 |
| Managing an account | 1 |
| Struggling to repay your loan | 1 |
| Trouble during payment process | 1 |