The 01612 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Paxton, MA in Worcester County in the United States. The current population estimate is 4,900. About 20.6% of residents in ZIP Code 01612 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 37.5 years. In this Massachusetts region, an estimated 96.1% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $43,878. Approximately 2% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $120,469.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 01612 is $120,469, while the region's mean household income is $137,122. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $43,878. The per capita income in ZIP Code 01612 of $43,878 is approximately 0.27% more than the per capita income in Massachusetts overall of $43,761. An estimated 1.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 83.16% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.5% of the population in 01612 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 17.6% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.5% of 01612 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 2.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 10.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 17.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 19.5% |
In ZIP Code 01612, 96.1% of the population graduated high school, while 56.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 26.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 16.2% in this Worcester County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 16.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.7% |
| Associate's degree | 6.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 30.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 26.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 01612, 99.2% is one race, while 0.8% are two or more races. Approximately 4.0% of 01612 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 01612 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (89.0%), followed by Black or African American (8.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 0.7% |
In ZIP Code 01612, 84.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 5.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.8% of homes. Lastly, 5.2% 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 | 84.8% |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 5.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.8% |
| Other languages | 5.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 01612, an estimated 25.5% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 16.0% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 1.6% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Worcester County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 25.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 16.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 01612 are younger than average. The median age of 37.5 years in ZIP Code 01612 is approximately 1.57% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.2% of the population in 01612 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.9% are aged 15 to 19 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 01612 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 11.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.1% |
| 85 years and over | 2.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 01612 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 97.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 01612 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 97.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 01612 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.91 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.17% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.49% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 01612 | 14.93¢/kWh | 14.23¢/kWh | 13.96¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 29.23¢/kWh | 20.59¢/kWh | 18.78¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.94¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 01612 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.66 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.69 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.59 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.51 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.51 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.52 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.03 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.89 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.57 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.11 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.69 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.13 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 01612, 65.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.3 minutes. Approximately 29.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 01612 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.2% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 01612 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.9% |
| Construction | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.8% |
| Retail trade | 9.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.5% |
| Information | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 15.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 29.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.6% |
| Public administration | 3.7% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 01612, debt collection have received the most complaints in 01612 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Worcester County region was communication tactics.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Debt collection | 2 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Mortgage | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Communication tactics | 1 |
| Fees or interest | 1 |
| Trouble during payment process | 1 |
| Written notification about debt | 1 |