01605 ZIP Code – Worcester, Massachusetts

01605 is a large ZIP code in Worcester, Massachusetts, part of Worcester County with a population of approximately 30,590 residents. The median household income of $51,360 is well below the Massachusetts average and below the national average. At $291,000, median home values run near the national average, with 30.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,201 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 31% single-family (increasing), 37% apartments (decreasing), 31% duplex/multi-family.

The unemployment rate is 7.8%, well above the national average. About 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 32.0%, above the national average. At 32.0, the median age is below the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 01606, 01608, 01609.

ZIP Code 01605 Data

Population 30,590
Median Household Income $51,360
Median Home Value $291,000
Median Rent $1,201
Median Age 32.0
Unemployment Rate 7.8%
Poverty Rate 23.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.0%

ZIP 01605 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 01605MA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population30k13k10k
Median Household Income$51k$107k$73k
Median Home Value$291k$528k$258k
Median Rent$1,201$1,563$1,088
Median Age32.044.343.2
Unemployment Rate7.8%5.0%5.0%
Poverty Rate23.3%8.7%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher32.0%47.7%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
01606 WORCESTER 22,636 $82,640
01608 WORCESTER 5,080 $41,319
01609 WORCESTER 23,256 $58,246
01604 WORCESTER 40,724 $68,823
01610 WORCESTER 27,033 $39,570