ZIP code 01562

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 01562 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Spencer, MA. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 01562 ZIP code area.

01562 is the zip code for

Spencer, MA

Total population
11,688▼
Housing units
5,295▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
32.83
Density
(people per sq. mile)
356.02▼
Water area
(sq. miles)
1.17

Demographic data for zip code 01562

Gender:

Male
5,829▲
Female
5,859▼
Median age
Male
40.50
Female
42.90
Gender

Households:

Total households
4,744▲
Family households
3,145▲
Nonfamily households
1,599▲
Average household size
2.45▼
Average family size
2.97▼
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
5,295▲
Occupied housing units
4,744▲
Owner-occupied
3,065▲
Renter-occupied
1,679▼
Vacant housing units
551▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
625▼
5 to 9 years
665▼
10 to 14 years
771▼
15 to 19 years
689▼
20 to 24 years
655▼
25 to 34 years
1,417▼
35 to 44 years
1,561▼
45 to 54 years
1,961▲
55 to 59 years
906▲
60 to 64 years
781▲
65 to 74 years
910▲
75 to 84 years
536▼
85 years and over
211▲
Median age
41.70▲
Age

Race:

White
11,061
Hispanic or Latino
335
Black or African American
61
Asian
79
American Indian & Alaska Native
20
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
5
Other (One Race)
10
Two or More Races
117
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 01562

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
9,589
Civilian labor force
6,562
Employed
5,912
Unemployed
650
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
3,027
Percent Unemployed
9.9%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
5,834
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
4,828
Carpooled
677
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
40
Walked
120
Other means
15
Worked at home
154
Mean travel time
32.9 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
5,912
Management / business / science / arts
1,907
Service
915
Sales / office
1,477
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
994
Production / transportation / material moving
619
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
5,912
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
11
Construction
824
Manufacturing
627
Wholesale trade
200
Retail trade
655
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
293
Information
97
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
396
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
495
Educational services / health care / social assistance
1,456
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
473
Public administration
112
Other services
273
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
5,912
Private wage & salary workers
4,645
Government workers
825
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
442
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
4,686
Less than $10,000
302
$10,000 to $14,999
255
$15,000 to $24,999
451
$25,000 to $34,999
498
$35,000 to $49,999
479
$50,000 to $74,999
767
$75,000 to $99,999
901
$100,000 to $149,999
566
$150,000 to $199,999
259
$200,000 or more
208
Median household income
$59,420
Mean household income
$72,495
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
8.3%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 01562

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
David Prouty High
302 Main Street		(508) 885-85056567720.5
Knox Trail Junior High
73 Ash Street		(508) 885-85503265111.6
Lake Street
17 Lake Street		(508) 885-85174416614.7
Maple Street School
68 Maple Street		(508) 885-85292032922.6
Wire Village School
60 Paxton Road		(508) 885-85243686514.7
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Public libraries around Spencer, MA

NameAddress
Richard Sugden Public Library8 Pleasant Street
Spencer, MA 01562
Conant Free Public Library
4 Meetinghouse Hill Road
Sterling, MA 01564
Joshua Hyde Public Library
306 Main Street
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Upton Town Library
2 Main Street
Upton, MA 01568
Uxbridge Free Public Library
15 North Main St.
Uxbridge, MA 01569
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Universities and Colleges around 01562

NameAddressPhone
Blackstone Valley Emergency Medical Service Educators Inc
19 Depot Street Suite 15B
Uxbridge, MA 01569		(508) 278-6916
New England Foursquare Bible Institute (NEFBI)
639 Douglas Street
Uxbridge, MA 01569		(508) 278-0300
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 01562

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Clinton Hospital201 Highland Street
Clinton, MA 01510		(978) 368-300041
Harrington Memorial Hospital
100 South Street
Southbridge, MA 01550		(508) 765-9771113
Hubbard Regional Hospital
340 Thompson Road
Webster, MA 01570		(508) 943-260045
Westborough State HospitalLyman Street
Westborough, MA 01581		(508) 616-2100220
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 01562

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Charlies Diner32 W Main St
Spencer, MA 01562		American, Diner508-885-4033
McDonald's59 W Main St
Spencer, MA 01562		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches508-885-3355
McDonald's8 Lake St
Spencer, MA 01562		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches508-885-9011
Subway Sandwiches & Salads72 W Main St
Spencer, MA 01562		Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches508-885-7166
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Crime Rates in Spencer, MA

Crime rates in Spencer, MA:

Total
181
Violent Crime
40
Murder & Manslaughter
2
Forcible Rape
2
Robbery
2
Aggravated Assault
34
Property Crime
141
Burglary
37
Larceny & Theft
99
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
Arson
0
Spencer, MA

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