Worcester, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01602
Worcester County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,819
- 1,528/sq mi High-density area
- $91,764
- Median income Above-median income area
- $417,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Worcester pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,528
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01602 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01602 (Worcester, MA) rose +6.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 258.7 in 2023 to 275.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01602 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with 22,819 residents across 14.9 square miles, a density of 1,528 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01602 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,764 (21% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,961. The poverty rate is 13.5%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $417,300 (30% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,590; owner occupancy is 58.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Worcester County, so 01602 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 01602
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Worcester, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01602.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
44 establishments
- Construction
Construction
41 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01602, Worcester, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
22,819
Population
14.9
Area (sq mi)
1,528
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01602?
39.3
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
23.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$91,764
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$44,961
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01602 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Worcester, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$91,764 31st percentile higher than 31% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Massachusetts ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,815housing units
10,815
Total Housing Units
10,303
Occupied Units
512
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$417,300
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$1,590
Median Rent
1951
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.6%
YoY Change (2024)
276
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+176%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01602 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.0% | 185 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 210 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 241 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 259 |
| 2024 | +6.6% | 276 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 313 business establishments in ZIP 01602, employing approximately 2,706 people with a combined annual payroll of $119,233,000.
313
Businesses
2,706
Employees
$119.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 14.1% |
| Construction | 41 | 13.1% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 12.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 10.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01602 vs 01603 →
ZIP 01602 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01605
Worcester (01605)
26,221 residents
- 01610
Worcester (01610)
23,945 residents
- 01602
Worcester (01602)
22,819 residents
- 01609
Worcester (01609)
22,421 residents
- 01603
Worcester (01603)
19,916 residents
- 01606
Worcester (01606)
19,077 residents
- 01501
Auburn (01501)
16,075 residents
- 01520
Holden (01520)
13,997 residents
- 01524 6,696
Leicester (01524)
6,696 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01602 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01602 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01520
Holden (01520)
$148,125 median income
- 01501
Auburn (01501)
$116,762 median income
- 01611
Cherry Valley (01611)
$109,868 median income
- 01524
Leicester (01524)
$102,099 median income
- 01606
Worcester (01606)
$92,105 median income
- 01602
Worcester (01602)
$91,764 median income
- 01609
Worcester (01609)
$68,381 median income
- 01603
Worcester (01603)
$66,049 median income
- 01605 $54,642
Worcester (01605)
$54,642 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01602 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01603 | Worcester, MA | 19,916 | 2.0 mi |
| 01609 | Worcester, MA | 22,421 | 1.4 mi |
| 01608 | Worcester, MA | 3,888 | 2.6 mi |
| 01611 | Cherry Valley, MA | 2,242 | 2.7 mi |
| 01610 | Worcester, MA | 23,945 | 2.7 mi |
| 01520 | Holden, MA | 13,997 | 4.4 mi |
| 01501 | Auburn, MA | 16,075 | 5.2 mi |
| 01605 | Worcester, MA | 26,221 | 3.4 mi |
| 01524 | Leicester, MA | 6,696 | 3.9 mi |
| 01606 | Worcester, MA | 19,077 | 4.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01602, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (22,819 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Worcester County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 01602 in?
ZIP code 01602 (Worcester) is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Worcester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/worcester-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01602?
ZIP code 01602 in Worcester, MA has a population of 22,819 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01602?
The median household income in ZIP 01602 is $91,764, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01602?
The median home value in ZIP 01602 is $417,300, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01602?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01602 is White at 67.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01602?
ZIP code 01602 has 313 business establishments employing approximately 2,706 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01602?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01602 are: Health care and social assistance (44), Construction (41), Retail trade (39). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01602?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01602 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01602?
In ZIP code 01602, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 01602?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01602 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01602?
In ZIP code 01602, approximately 58.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01602?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01602 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 01602's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 01602 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Worcester, MA ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.