01608 ZIP Code – Worcester, Massachusetts
01608 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Worcester, Massachusetts, part of Worcester County with a population of approximately 5,080 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $41,319, which is well below the Massachusetts average and well below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $156,300, below the national average, with 6.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,450 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 6% single-family (decreasing), 85% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 39.1% is well above the U.S. average. An estimated 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. The population has a median age of 30.6, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 01610, 01604, 01605.
ZIP Code 01608 Data
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ZIP 01608 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 01608 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,080 | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $41k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $156k | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,450 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 30.6 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 39.1% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.6% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 01610 – Worcester
- 01604 – Worcester
- 01605 – Worcester
- 01609 – Worcester
- 01607 – Worcester
- 01603 – Worcester
- 01602 – Worcester
- 01606 – Worcester
- 01611 – Cherry Valley
- 01545 – Shrewsbury
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01610 | WORCESTER | 27,033 | $39,570 |
| 01604 | WORCESTER | 40,724 | $68,823 |
| 01605 | WORCESTER | 30,590 | $51,360 |
| 01609 | WORCESTER | 23,256 | $58,246 |
| 01607 | WORCESTER | 8,630 | $63,718 |