Athol CDP, MA

ZIP 01331 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Athol CDP, MA (01331)

Median Income

$68,345

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+654

Wealth inflow

Population

13,865

Unemployment

7.7%

4.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 654 for ZIP 01331 (Athol CDP, MA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

7.7%+109% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.5%-27% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

22.3%+91% vs US avg

232

Establishments

3,428

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.6%
Construction7.8%
Manufacturing14.2%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Retail trade15.0%
Transportation, utilities6.5%
Information2.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.3%
Professional, scientific, management5.8%
Education, health care, social24.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.8%
Other services4.7%
Public administration8.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 01331 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 1.9%, median income fell 6.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 19.8%.

Median Income

$68,345

-9% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate