Housing Insights for ZIP Code 01522 (Jefferson, MA)

Housing Summary for ZIP Code 01522

Homeowners

The median home value in ZIP Code 01522 (Jefferson, MA) is $296,400. Approximately 87.6% of homes in this region are owner-occupied units, and the estimated homeowner vacancy rate is currently 0.0%.

The average occupancy of owner-occupied units in ZIP Code 01522 is 2.52 occupants, while owner-occupied units have an aggregate average size of 3 bedrooms per housing unit.

Renters

In the 01522 ZIP Code, an estimated 12.4% of all housing units are occupied by renters. This ZIP-defined region has is an estimated rental vacany rate of 31.0%.

Among renter-occupied units in this ZIP, the average occupancy is 3.15 occupants, while renters in this Worcester County region spend an average of 0% of their income on housing rental costs.

Housing Stats for ZIP Code 01522

See the table below for a regional snapshot of data related to both owner-occupied housing and rentals in ZIP Code 01522.

ZIP 01522 Massachusetts U.S.
Median Home Value $296,400 $656,427 $364,385
Owner-Occupied Housing Units 87.6% 62.4% 64.0%
Homeowner Vacancy Rate 0.0% 1.0% 1.6%
Average Size of Owner-Occupied Unit 2.52 2.69 2.70
Average # of Bedrooms Per Unit 3 2.66 2.75
Median Housing Rent $0 $1,282 $1,062
Renter-Occupied Housing Units 12.4% 37.6% 36.0%
Rental Vacancy Rate 31.0% 3.6% 6.0%
Average Size of Renter-Occupied Unit 3.15 2.25 2.49
Percent of Income Spent on Rent 0% 29.76% 29.83%

Home Values in ZIP Code 01522 (Jefferson, MA)

The median home value in ZIP Code 01522 is $296,400. That median value is about 22% lower than the median home value of $381,600 in Massachusetts overall, and is 36% higher than the $217,500 the median home value in the entire U.S. About 42.6% of homes in ZIP Code 01522 are valued $300,000 to $499,999. That is 19% higher than in the state of Massachusetts, in which 35.9% of homes are valued at $300,000 to $499,999, and is about 121% higher than in the U.S. overall (19.3% of homes valued at $300,000 to $499,999). The home value range that the smallest portion of ZIP Code 01522 homes fall into is $50,000 to $99,999 (0.0% of homes).

Home Values in ZIP Code 01522

This chart visualizes the breakdown of home values in ZIP Code 01522, Massachusetts, and also in the U.S. overall.

A bar chart visualizing the breakdown of home values in ZIP Code 01522 vs. home values in both the state of Massachusetts and in the U.S. overall.

Home Values in ZIP Code 01522

See the table below for a regional comparison of home values in ZIP Code 01522.

Home Value ZIP 01522 Massachusetts U.S.
Less than $50,000 1.7% 1.5% 6.9%
$50,000 to $99,999 0.0% 1.4% 12.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 6.3% 3.4% 13.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.0% 7.2% 14.0%
$200,000 to $299,999 37.0% 19.5% 19.6%
$300,000 to $499,999 42.6% 35.9% 19.3%
$500,000 to $999,999 4.5% 25.4% 11.4%
$1,000,000 or more 0.9% 5.8% 3.4%

Home Ages in ZIP Code 01522 (Jefferson, MA)

Approximately 22.6% of homes in this Jefferson, MA region were built in 1939 or earlier. This amount of homes built in 1939 or earlier in ZIP Code 01522 is about 30% lower than percentage of homes built in this time period in Massachusetts overall (32.5% of homes), and is 79% higher the percentage (12.6% of homes) in the U.S. as a whole. Additionally, an esimated 21.2% of local homes were built in 1980 to 1989. On the other end of the scale, just 0.0% of homes in this Worcester County ZIP Code were built in 2014 or later in ZIP Code 01522. In comparison, 1.6% of homes in Massachusetts overall were built in 2014 or later, while 2.5% of all U.S. homes were built in this time period.

Home Ages in ZIP Code 01522

A detailed regional comparison of home ages in ZIP Code 01522.

Year Built ZIP 01522 Massachusetts U.S.
2014 or later 0.0% 1.6% 2.5%
2010 to 2013 1.0% 1.7% 2.7%
2000 to 2009 8.7% 7.1% 14.0%
1990 to 1999 12.0% 7.7% 13.9%
1980 to 1989 21.2% 10.8% 13.4%
1970 to 1979 7.3% 11.6% 15.2%
1960 to 1969 6.7% 10.2% 10.6%
1950 to 1959 9.8% 11.3% 10.3%
1940 to 1949 10.7% 5.5% 4.9%
1939 or earlier 22.6% 32.5% 12.6%

Age of Homes in ZIP Code 01522

See the chart below for details on the age of homes in ZIP Code 01522, Massachusetts, and also in the U.S. overall. Data here refers to years that homes were built.

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Housing FAQs for ZIP Code 01522

Frequently asked questions about housing in this Jefferson, MA ZIP Code. Answers to questions about both owner-occupied housing and rental housing in 01522.

1

What is the average home value ZIP Code 01522?

The median home value in ZIP Code 01522 (Jefferson, MA) is $296,400.
2

Are homes expensive in ZIP Code 01522?

The median home value in 01522 ($296,400) is an estimated 22% lower than the aggregate median value of $381,600 in Massachusetts, and is 36% higher than the $217,500 the median home value in the U.S. overall.
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What are owner-occupied vacancy rates like in ZIP Code 01522?

The vacacy rate for owner-occupied housing in ZIP Code 01522 is 0.0%. This rate is 100% lower than the overall Massachusetts owner-occupied vacancy rate of 1.0%. Additionally, the 01522 vacancy rate is 100% lower than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 1.6%.
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Does ZIP Code 01522 have older homes or newer construction?

In ZIP Code 01522, about 22.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. That time range includes the most home construction. Also, 21.2% of homes in the region were built in 1980 to 1989. In contrast, 0.0% of homes in 01522 were built in 2014 or later.
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What is the housing breakdown in ZIP Code 01522? Are there more rentals or owner-occupied units?

There is more owner-occupied housing in 01522 than renter-occupied housing. Owner-occupied units make up 87.6% of housing, compared to 12.4% for renter-occupied units.
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Are rental vacancy rates high in ZIP Code 01522?

The vacacy rate for rental units in ZIP Code 01522 is 31.0%. This rate is 761% higher than the overall Massachusetts vacancy rate of 3.6%. Additionally, the 01522 vacancy rate is 417% higher than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 6.0%.