| ZIP Code | 01610 |
|---|---|
| City | Worcester |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 454 ft |
| Latitude | 42.247049 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.808366 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 26.2 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 29.2% ▲ 192% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.0% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.4% ▲ 51% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 737 (6.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,714 (39%) |
| Some College | 1,393 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 1,727 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 898 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,604 (21.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $43,757 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $279,100 ≈ Avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,339/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,263 |
| Vacant Units | 1,004 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,263 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,004 |
| Owner Occupied | 16.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 83.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 01610 is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 28,719, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 26.2 years. Economically, 01610 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $43,757 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01610 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $279,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,339 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 83.7% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 54% since 2019.
The population of 01610 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 41.9%. Residents are moderately educated — 29.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 29.2%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01610 stands at 7.4%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 57%.
Overall, ZIP code 01610 in Worcester, MA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a young community. With 28,719 residents, a median household income of $43,757, and a median home value of $279,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.