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West Brookfield, MA
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01585.
Population
1,563
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,238
ZIP codes
1
West Brookfield and its ZIP codes
West Brookfield at a glance
- West Brookfield is 37% denser than Massachusetts as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $76,625 a year, 26% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $313,700 (44% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,128 a month.
Local data for West Brookfield, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Brookfield, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,625
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$313,700
Median rent
$1,128/mo
Homeownership
61.1%
Bachelor's or higher
28.9%
Median age
59.9
Average commute
41.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (306), Irish Americans (258), Italian Americans (167).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Worcester County. PPP loans are for West 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
$6M
86 loans, 706 jobs reported
How people get to work
West Brookfield, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.4%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 41.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West 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
81° / 16°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Brookfield, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.6%
U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
4.0%
U.S. 11.1% -7.1 pts
ZIP codes in West Brookfield
1 in or overlapping West Brookfield. Population shown
Cities near West Brookfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WarrenCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.3 |
| BrookfieldCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.2 |
| North BrookfieldCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.5 |
| West WarrenCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.3 |
| WareCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 6.2 |
| East BrookfieldCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.6 |
| SpencerCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.1 |
| FiskdaleCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Palmer TownCity | 9 mi | 31.6 |
| SturbridgeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| Monson CenterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| BelchertownCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5 |
| BarreCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| HollandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| RutlandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| Southbridge TownCity | 13 mi | 20.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Brookfield, MA in?
- West Brookfield is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in West Brookfield, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping West Brookfield include 01585.
- What is the population of West Brookfield, MA?
- About 1,563 people live in West Brookfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Brookfield?
- Nearby places include Warren (2.9 mi), Brookfield (3 mi), North Brookfield (4 mi), West Warren (4.6 mi), Ware (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023