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North Brookfield, MA
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01535.
Population
2,659
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,802
ZIP codes
1
North Brookfield and its ZIP codes
North Brookfield at a glance
- North Brookfield is 100% denser than Massachusetts as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $77,740 a year, 25% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $272,200 (52% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $993 a month.
Local data for North Brookfield, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
North Brookfield, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,740
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$272,200
Median rent
$993/mo
Homeownership
52.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
38.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (503), Italian Americans (393), Irish Americans (384).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Worcester County. PPP loans are for North Brookfield.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,037
356,384 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,909
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.8B
FY 2026, $6,718 per person
PPP loans
$3.1M
93 loans, 345 jobs reported
How people get to work
North Brookfield, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 38.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
North Brookfield, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,768
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,081
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 17°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in North Brookfield, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
ZIP codes in North Brookfield
1 in or overlapping North Brookfield. Population shown
Cities near North Brookfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East BrookfieldCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.6 |
| West BrookfieldCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.3 |
| BrookfieldCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.2 |
| SpencerCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.1 |
| WarrenCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.3 |
| WareCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 6.2 |
| West WarrenCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.3 |
| RutlandCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 3 |
| BarreCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| FiskdaleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| SturbridgeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.3 |
| Palmer TownCity | 13 mi | 31.6 |
| WorcesterCity | 14 mi | 37.4 |
| Southbridge TownCity | 14 mi | 20.2 |
| HollandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| OxfordCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is North Brookfield, MA in?
- North Brookfield is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in North Brookfield, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping North Brookfield include 01535.
- What is the population of North Brookfield, MA?
- About 2,659 people live in North Brookfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near North Brookfield?
- Nearby places include East Brookfield (3.5 mi), West Brookfield (4 mi), Brookfield (4.2 mi), Spencer (5 mi), Warren (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023