ZIP code 01562: Spencer, MA
01562 is a ZIP code in Spencer, Massachusetts, mainly in Worcester County, part of the Worcester, MA metro area. About 12,008 people live here.
- Population
- 12,008
- Median household income
- $80,533
- Typical home value
- $435,700+1.4% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,078gross, per month
- Median age
- 48.9
- Homeowners
- 63%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 01562 details
| City | Spencer |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| Metro area | Worcester, MA |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 32.9 sq mi, plus 1.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 366 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.1% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 34.3 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 42.24721, -71.99187 |
Median rent in 01562 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $767/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,174/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,540/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 01562
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01515 | East Brookfield, MA | 3.6 mi | 2,166 |
| 01524 | Leicester, MA | 3.8 mi | 6,327 |
| 01535 | North Brookfield, MA | 4.1 mi | 4,760 |
| 01612 | Paxton, MA | 4.7 mi | 5,002 |
| 01509 | Charlton Depot, MA | 5.2 mi | — |
| 01542 | Rochdale, MA | 5.2 mi | 2,615 |
| 01611 | Cherry Valley, MA | 5.9 mi | 2,299 |
| 01508 | Charlton City, MA | 7.0 mi | — |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 01562?
A typical home in ZIP code 01562 is worth about $435,700 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $80,533 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Massachusetts average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $435,700 homeWhat can a $80,533 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 01562
What city is ZIP code 01562?
ZIP code 01562 is in Spencer, MA, in Worcester County.
What county is ZIP code 01562 in?
01562 is mainly in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of ZIP code 01562?
About 12,008 people live in ZIP code 01562, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 01562 in?
01562 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.