01603 ZIP Code – Worcester, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01603 is a large ZIP code located in Worcester, Massachusetts, within Worcester County with a population of approximately 20,678 residents. The median household income is $58,797 — well below the Massachusetts average and below the national average. Median home values of $269,000 are near the national average, with 49.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,243 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 41% single-family (decreasing), 20% apartments (increasing), 39% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 8.4%, which is well above the U.S. rate. About 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 35.4, below the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 01611, 01610, 01602.
ZIP Code 01603 Data
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ZIP 01603 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 01603 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $58k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $269k | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,243 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.4 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.4% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.2% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 01611 – Cherry Valley
- 01610 – Worcester
- 01602 – Worcester
- 01608 – Worcester
- 01607 – Worcester
- 01609 – Worcester
- 01501 – Auburn
- 01524 – Leicester
- 01604 – Worcester
- 01605 – Worcester
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01611 | CHERRY VALLEY | 2,188 | $113,276 |
| 01610 | WORCESTER | 27,033 | $39,570 |
| 01602 | WORCESTER | 25,869 | $86,128 |
| 01608 | WORCESTER | 5,080 | $41,319 |
| 01607 | WORCESTER | 8,630 | $63,718 |