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ZIP Code 01438, Massachusetts

ZIP Code 01438 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.

ZCTA5 01438 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 330. The land area covers 0.32 sq mi. [1]

Demographics & Population

Demographic Metric Estimate / Count Margin of Error Survey Period / Source
Total Population 330 ±229 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Median Age 38.3 yrs ±23.1 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Total Households 121 ±57 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).

Housing & Real Estate Profile

Housing Metric Estimate / Value Margin of Error
Total Housing Units 162 ±85
Occupied Housing Units 121 ±57
Vacant Housing Units 41 ±65
Median Home Value $261,300 ±$23,792
Median Gross Rent Suppressed —
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).

Economy & Workforce

Economic Metric Estimate / Value Margin of Error
Median Household Income Suppressed —
Per Capita Income $31,343 ±$11,467
Poverty Rate 0.6% ±0.8%
Population Below Poverty Level 2 ±3
Unemployment Rate 0% ±6.1%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 229 ±175
Broadband Internet Rate 100% ±0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).

Education

Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025) External reference via K12Guides
Institution Type Grades Location
Regular School Nearby 06-08 Fitchburg, MA
Regular School Nearby KG-04 Ashby, MA
Regular School Nearby PK-04 Athol, MA
Regular School Nearby 09-12 Athol, MA
Regular School Nearby 05-08 Athol, MA
Regular School Nearby PK Leominster, MA
Regular School Nearby 05-08 New Ipswich, NH
Regular School Nearby PK-05 Ashburnham, MA
Career and Technical School Nearby 09-12 Leominster, MA
Regular School Nearby 06-08 Rutland, MA
Source: k12guides.com.

Community Facilities & Infrastructure

Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
Facility Name Category Relationship Address / Location Contact
Mount Wachusett Community College
College 3.5 mi away 444 Green St, Gardner, MA, 01440-1000
9786326600
BOYNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 1.7 mi away 27 BOYNTON ROAD, TEMPLETON, MA, 01468
(978) 939-5582
Monty Tech
College Vocational 8.9 mi away 1050 Westminster St, Fitchburg, MA, 01420
9783459200
LEVI HEYWOOD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Library 2.4 mi away 55 WEST LYNDE ST., GARDNER, MA, 01440
(978) 632-5298
Fitchburg State University
College 12.7 mi away 160 Pearl St, Fitchburg, MA, 01420-2697
9786653000
PHILLIPS FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 4.9 mi away 25 TEMPLETON ROAD, PHILLIPSTON, MA, 01331
(978) 249-1734
Alexander Academy
College Vocational 13.7 mi away 55 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA, 01462-0000
9783450011
HUBBARDSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 6.1 mi away 7 MAIN STREET, HUBBARDSTON, MA, 01452
(978) 928-4775
Franklin Pierce University
College 15.2 mi away 40 University Drive, Rindge, NH, 03461-0060
6038994000
FORBUSH MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Library 6.4 mi away 118 MAIN ST., WESTMINSTER, MA, 01473
(978) 874-7416
Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.

Climate & Weather Observations

NOAA Monthly Climate Normals

Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BIRCH HILL DAM, MA US, located 6.6 miles from ZCTA5 01438. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
Month High (°F) Low (°F) Mean (°F) Precip (in) Snow (in)
January 32.1° 12.1° 22.1° 3.48" 11.3"
February 35.3° 12.7° 24.0° 3.21" 15.1"
March 42.9° 21.0° 32.0° 3.95" 10.7"
April 56.1° 32.6° 44.3° 3.74" 2.2"
May 67.9° 43.9° 55.9° 3.59" 0.0"
June 76.2° 53.4° 64.8° 4.53" 0.0"
July 81.6° 58.6° 70.1° 4.44" 0.0"
August 80.0° 56.1° 68.1° 4.25" 0.0"
September 72.7° 47.5° 60.1° 4.27" 0.0"
October 59.5° 36.1° 47.8° 4.94" 0.0"
November 47.6° 27.8° 37.7° 3.85" 0.9"
December 37.3° 19.6° 28.4° 4.34" 10.7"
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).

Local Weather Forecast

Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles) Proximity discovery
Community Name Classification Distance Population
Gardner city City 2.9 mi —
Baldwinville CDP CDP 3.7 mi —
South Ashburnham CDP CDP 6.3 mi —
Winchendon CDP CDP 8.2 mi —
Petersham CDP CDP 9.1 mi —
Athol CDP CDP 10.1 mi —

Sources & Data Provenance

  1. Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 01438. • Official Source Dataset →
  2. Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
  3. Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
  4. Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.