| City: | South Barre, Massachusetts |
| County: | Worcester County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:45:28 PM |
| Population: | 584 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 351 / 978 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.3824, -72.0998 |
| Land Area: | 0.259 sq mi |
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South Barre is a small village in Worcester County, Massachusetts, covering just 0.32 square miles. With 584 residents in 242 households, it's classified as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery available. The village combines PO Box services with rural carrier routes that serve the surrounding area.
The South Barre post office maintains 270 PO Boxes for 242 local households. That's 112% adoption. Every household relies on a PO Box, and the extras serve surrounding areas without their own mail access. Two rural carrier routes deliver mail along streets with nature names like Oak, Peach, Cedar, and Pine Tree. Main Street has the most delivery points with 9 addresses, followed by South Barre Road with 6.
This is a working-class community. Median household income sits at $76,859, and median rent is $1,032. Educational attainment is low: just 3.6% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. The workforce skews toward transportation and warehousing (231 workers) and public transit use is common (93 commuters). About 47 people work from home.
The village has a median age of 37.5 years and is predominantly white (87% of residents). There are 9 business establishments employing 49 people. Housing stock is old, with 281 units built before 1939. Of 263 total housing units, 242 are occupied and 21 sit vacant.
All mail to South Barre addresses requires a PO Box. Street addresses exist for some locations, but carrier delivery operates on rural routes. To mail to South Barre, use:
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South Barre, MA 01074Street names follow classic New England village patterns with nature themes (Oak, Elm, Cedar, Peach, Pine Tree, Fir, Beech) and infrastructure references (Main, School, Church).
ZIP Code 01074 has 584 residents and 242 households (average 2.41 persons per household). The median age is 37.5 years, slightly younger than the state (39.9) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.6% male and 53.4% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (86.8%, much higher than the state average of 69.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 584Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 368Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,254.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $79,583Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 242Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.41Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.12Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 338 | 271 | 56 | 301 | 247 | 228 | 477 | 548 | 411 | 396 | 584 | 694 | 749 | 368 |
| Decennial Census | 319 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 584 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.5
Male Median Age: 35
Female Median Age: 40.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 25 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 24 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 11 | 26 | 20 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Female | 25 | 15 | 23 | 24 | 16 | 27 | 12 | 8 | 31 | 19 | 26 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Total | 50 | 38 | 41 | 41 | 32 | 40 | 36 | 25 | 41 | 37 | 37 | 45 | 36 | 33 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 14 |
| White: | 507 | 86.08% |
| Black: | 12 | 2.04% |
| Hispanic:* | 42 | 7.13% |
| Asian: | 11 | 1.87% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 16 | 2.72% |
| Total: | 589 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 272 | 46.58% | 35.0 years |
| Females: | 312 | 53.42% | 40.5 years |
| Total: | 584 | 100% | 37.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 368 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 368 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 368 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $79,583, which is a bit under the national median ($80,734), is up $6,933 (9.5%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,831. Family households earn a median of $150,900 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $150,900). By gender, male median income is $74,289 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $74,289 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 68.8%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (37.2%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,650 | $77,159 | $0 | $58,140 | $58,713 | $0 | $61,603 | $64,840 | $86,414 | $88,775 | $81,681 | $88,190 | $76,859 | $79,583 |
| Median Family Income | $93,561 | $96,078 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $44,103 | $47,340 | $56,414 | $56,275 | $59,049 | $89,052 | $0 | $150,900 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $24,844 | $75,739 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $51,500 | $51,420 | $0 | $41,066 | $41,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $69,023 | $71,759 | $74,289 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 253 | 68.75% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 115 | 31.25% |
| Total: | 368 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 58 | 22.92% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 25 | 9.88% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 76 | 30.04% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 94 | 37.15% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 253 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $204,200 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $962, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $163 (20.40%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $962. Of occupied housing, owners make up 24.84% (62.50% with a mortgage, 37.50% free-and-clear) and renters 75.16% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 27.48%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $204,200 | $237,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $256,300 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 98 | 80.99% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 23 | 19.01% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 121 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $799 | $798 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,083 | $1,177 | $0 | $0 | $1,083 | $1,085 | $1,032 | $962 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 25 | 15.53% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 15 | 9.32% |
| Renter Occupied: | 121 | 75.16% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 161 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 161 | 72.52% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 61 | 27.48% |
| Total Housing Units: | 222 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 131 | 59.01% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 91 | 40.99% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 222 | 100% |
In 2024, 5.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 84.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 38.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 24.40 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 48 | 16.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 179 | 59.67% |
| Some college, no degree: | 58 | 19.33% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 15 | 5.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 300 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 252 | 84.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 15 | 5.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 290 | 75.72% |
| Public Insurance: | 93 | 24.28% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 383 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 383 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 13.7% | 22.3% | 29.5% | 38.8% | 38.1% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 01074 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 66 people with an annual payroll of $3,445,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 731Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $781,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,445,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 66Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 01074 is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, within the Worcester, MA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 49340) and Massachusetts's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 798,552 people, about 0.07% of whom live in ZIP Code 01074. It covers 0.259 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.02 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Worcester, MASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 49340Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 798,552Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.259 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.02 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1628 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 01074 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.