| ZIP Code | 01606 |
|---|---|
| City | Worcester |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 508 |
| Elevation | 593 ft |
| Latitude | 42.313887 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.794185 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 8.9% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.4% ▲ 30% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 245 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,825 (25.1%) |
| Some College | 1,553 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 1,933 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,212 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,473 (42.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $92,537 ▲ 21% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $343,700 ▲ 23% above avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,615/mo ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,427 |
| Vacant Units | 499 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,427 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 499 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
ZIP code 01606 is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 22,269, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.7 years. Economically, 01606 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $92,537 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01606 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $343,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,615 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 01606 is majority White (63.55%). Residents are well-educated — 50.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.9%. Household income has grown by 41% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01606 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 01606 in Worcester, MA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 22,269 residents, a median household income of $92,537, and a median home value of $343,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.