| ZIP Code | 01607 |
|---|---|
| City | Worcester |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 508 |
| Elevation | 421 ft |
| Latitude | 42.225974 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.788894 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 16.3% ▲ 63% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 10.8% ▲ 121% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 375 (6.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,886 (32.1%) |
| Some College | 620 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 649 (11.1%) |
| Bachelors | 493 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,845 (31.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,365 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 66% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $341,300 ▲ 22% above avg ↑ 85% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,356/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,172 |
| Vacant Units | 402 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,172 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 402 |
| Owner Occupied | 43.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 57.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
ZIP code 01607 is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 8,755, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.6 years. Economically, 01607 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,365 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01607 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $341,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,356 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (43.1%) and renters (57.0%). Median home values have increased by 85% since 2019.
The population of 01607 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.5%. Residents are moderately educated — 39.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.3%. Household income has grown by 66% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01607 stands at 10.8%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 01607 in Worcester, MA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 8,755 residents, a median household income of $66,365, and a median home value of $341,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.