01606 ZIP Code – Worcester, Massachusetts

01606 is a ZIP code serving Worcester, Massachusetts in Worcester County with a population of approximately 22,636 residents. The median household income of $82,640 is below the Massachusetts average and near the national average. The median home value of $304,200 is above the national average, with 67.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,432 is above the national average. Housing consists of 66% single-family (increasing), 12% apartments (decreasing), 19% duplex/multi-family.

Unemployment stands at 2.9%, which is well below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 9.1%, below the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 42.3%, well above the national average. At 39.7, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 01605, 01609, 01520.

ZIP Code 01606 Data

Population 22,636
Median Household Income $82,640
Median Home Value $304,200
Median Rent $1,432
Median Age 39.7
Unemployment Rate 2.9%
Poverty Rate 9.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.3%

ZIP 01606 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 01606MA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population22k13k10k
Median Household Income$82k$107k$73k
Median Home Value$304k$528k$258k
Median Rent$1,432$1,563$1,088
Median Age39.744.343.2
Unemployment Rate2.9%5.0%5.0%
Poverty Rate9.1%8.7%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher42.3%47.7%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
01605 WORCESTER 30,590 $51,360
01609 WORCESTER 23,256 $58,246
01520 HOLDEN 16,893 $141,508
01608 WORCESTER 5,080 $41,319
01583 WEST BOYLSTON 7,476 $97,736