The 01540 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Oxford, MA in Worcester County in the United States. The current population estimate is 11,581. Approximately 6% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $77,184. The ZIP Code 01540 has a median age of approximately 39.7 years, with 16.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Massachusetts region, an estimated 93.9% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $34,735.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 01540 is $77,184, while the region's mean household income is $92,834. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,735. The per capita income in ZIP Code 01540 of $34,735 is approximately 20.63% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 5.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 40% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.3% of the population in 01540 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 13.8% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 4.0% of 01540 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 20.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 8.4% |
In ZIP Code 01540, 93.9% of the population graduated high school, while 28.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.4% in this Worcester County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 34.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.7% |
| Associate's degree | 9.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 01540, 96.5% is one race, while 3.5% are two or more races. Approximately 5.6% of 01540 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 01540 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.7%), followed by Some other race (4.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 4.2% |
In ZIP Code 01540, 88.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 7.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% 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 | 88.0% |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 7.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 01540, an estimated 19.2% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 18.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Worcester County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 19.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 17.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 01540 are older than average. The median age of 39.7 years in ZIP Code 01540 is approximately 4.2% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.9% of the population in 01540 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 01540 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 01540 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 96.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 01540 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 96.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 01540 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.86 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.96% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.25% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 01540 | 13.13¢/kWh | 7.38¢/kWh | 5.14¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 29.17¢/kWh | 20.59¢/kWh | 18.03¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 01540 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.78 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.64 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.22 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.43 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.46 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.44 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.68 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.62 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.61 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.28 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.78 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.44 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 01540, 68.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.0 minutes. Approximately 28.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 01540 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.8% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 01540 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 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 14.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.8% |
| Retail trade | 13.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.0% |
| Information | 0.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 28.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.2% |
| Public administration | 2.4% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 01540, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 01540 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Worcester County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 24 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 4 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 13 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 12 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 3 |
| Communication tactics | 1 |
| Managing an account | 1 |