ZIP code 01562
Where is ZIP code 01562?
Spencer, Massachusetts
Worcester County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 01562 belongs to Spencer, Massachusetts in Worcester County. 01562 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 508 and 774. About 12,008 people live in the 01562 area, where the median household income is $80,533. The closest ZIP codes are 01515 (East Brookfield, 3.4 mi southwest), 01524 (Leicester, 3.7 mi east) and 01535 (North Brookfield, 4.9 mi west).
| ZIP code | 01562 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Spencer |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 508, 774 |
| Coordinates | 42.2441, -71.9906 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 015 |
Population and income in 01562
| Population | 12,008 · higher than 59% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 366 · lower than 69% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.9 years · higher than 74% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $80,533 · lower than 79% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $45,204 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 29% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $382,000 · lower than 77% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,078 a month |
| Housing units | 5,695 |
| Households | 5,201 (2.29 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 63% / 37% |
| Land area | 32.85 sq mi (plus 1.16 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 01562. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 01562
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01515 | East Brookfield, MA | 3.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 01524 | Leicester, MA | 3.7 mi E | Standard |
| 01535 | North Brookfield, MA | 4.9 mi W | Standard |
| 01509 | Charlton Depot, MA | 4.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 01542 | Rochdale, MA | 5.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 01612 | Paxton, MA | 5.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 01611 | Cherry Valley, MA | 5.9 mi E | Standard |
| 01506 | Brookfield, MA | 6.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 01508 | Charlton City, MA | 6.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 01507 | Charlton, MA | 7.4 mi S | Standard |
| 01537 | North Oxford, MA | 7.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 01603 | Worcester, MA | 7.8 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 01562 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 01562
123 MAIN ST
SPENCER MA 01562
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Lambs Grove: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (01562-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 01562?
- 01562 is a Spencer, Massachusetts ZIP code.
- What county is 01562 in?
- ZIP code 01562 is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- What time zone is ZIP code 01562 in?
- 01562 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 01562?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 01562 use area codes 508 and 774.
- What is the population of ZIP code 01562?
- About 12,008 people live in ZIP code 01562, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 01562?
- The median household income in 01562 is $80,533 a year, lower than 79% of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 01562?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 01562 are 01515 (East Brookfield, 3.4 miles), 01524 (Leicester, 3.7 miles), 01535 (North Brookfield, 4.9 miles) and 01509 (Charlton Depot, 4.9 miles).