The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01566 sells for about $523,000, or $234 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 29 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,914 a month.
ZIP 01566 — Sturbridge
The housing market in 01566 shows moderate price growth, though it remains a value-oriented market compared to the wider Worcester metro area. Current conditions are driven by a balance of inventory and demand, with investors advised to prioritize tenant quality due to the specific economic profile of the Sturbridge area.
This ZIP fits family buyers and investors looking for a lower entry price point compared to the broader Worcester market, though it requires due diligence regarding local economic absorption.
Median prices moved up 3.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 29 days on market with 2.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.2% · poverty 2.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 01566, Worcester County MA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Sturbridge serves as a regional hub with a low-cost basis, though it has not fully absorbed the economic momentum seen in other parts of the Worcester market.
Property taxes are assessed at the local municipal level; specific exemptions and district rates are determined by the town of Sturbridge.
The area features access to local parks and trails, with shopping and dining options available within the immediate Sturbridge vicinity.
The rental market requires careful tenant selection; the area presents a discount compared to the broader region, suggesting potential for investors who understand local vacancy pressures.
The local economy is influenced by the broader Worcester County industry mix, with tourism and local services serving as key components in Sturbridge.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and Repit market reports.
A major living history museum and anchor attraction for the region.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.