Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 18.5% ▲ 85% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.9% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 31% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,824 (3.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 35,799 (29.9%) |
| Some College | 12,135 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 14,931 (12.5%) |
| Bachelors | 10,378 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 42,799 (35.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,748 ▼ 11% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $333,584 ▲ 20% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,423/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 85,463 |
| Vacant Units | 6,316 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Worcester is a city in Massachusetts, located in Worcester County. The city spans 15 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 205,777 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.48 years.
Economically, Worcester is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,748 is near the national average. Approximately 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.
The real estate market in Worcester is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $333,584, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,423 per month.
The population of Worcester is well-educated. 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (50.56%).
Worcester, MA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Massachusetts. Spread across 15 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01602 | 25,791 | $94,351 | $380,800 | $1,471 | 5.3% | 54.2% | 60.2% |
| 01603 | 21,034 | $63,646 | $287,800 | $1,339 | 8.3% | 35.8% | 48.4% |
| 01604 | 39,988 | $72,911 | $321,900 | $1,570 | 5.1% | 42.6% | 43.4% |
| 01605 | 31,086 | $54,805 | $349,800 | $1,362 | 7.8% | 43.3% | 31.3% |
| 01606 | 22,269 | $92,537 | $343,700 | $1,615 | 2.9% | 50.4% | 68.6% |
| 01607 | 8,755 | $66,365 | $341,300 | $1,356 | 10.8% | 39.8% | 43.1% |
| 01608 | 4,951 | $45,962 | $117,100 | $1,461 | 7.0% | 40.4% | 4.5% |
| 01609 | 23,184 | $61,411 | $422,100 | $1,212 | 6.9% | 57.8% | 39.8% |
| 01610 | 28,719 | $43,757 | $279,100 | $1,339 | 7.4% | 29.0% | 16.3% |