01609 ZIP Code – Worcester, Massachusetts
01609 is a ZIP code serving Worcester, Massachusetts in Worcester County with a population of approximately 23,256 residents. At $58,246, the median household income here runs well below the Massachusetts average and below the U.S. average. Median home values of $386,400 are above the national average, with 40.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,239 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 34% single-family (decreasing), 44% apartments (increasing), 23% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.9%, above the national average. About 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 48.5%, well above the national average. The median age is 29.3, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 01602, 01605, 01608.
ZIP Code 01609 Data
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ZIP 01609 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 01609 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $58k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $386k | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,239 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 29.3 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 25.0% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.5% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 01602 – Worcester
- 01605 – Worcester
- 01608 – Worcester
- 01606 – Worcester
- 01610 – Worcester
- 01603 – Worcester
- 01520 – Holden
- 01604 – Worcester
- 01611 – Cherry Valley
- 01607 – Worcester
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01602 | WORCESTER | 25,869 | $86,128 |
| 01605 | WORCESTER | 30,590 | $51,360 |
| 01608 | WORCESTER | 5,080 | $41,319 |
| 01606 | WORCESTER | 22,636 | $82,640 |
| 01610 | WORCESTER | 27,033 | $39,570 |