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Worcester, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01604

Worcester County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

34,677
2,080/sq mi
$73,505
Median income
$352,500
Median home value
32.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Worcester pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
2,080
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01604 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01604 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with 34,677 residents across 16.7 square miles, a density of 2,080 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01604 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,505 (36% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $40,986. The poverty rate stands at 18.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. Median home value sits at $352,500 (41% below the state average), median rent at $1,584 a month, and owner-occupancy at 44.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Worcester County, letting you compare 01604 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 01604

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Worcester, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01604.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 01604, 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

34,677

Population

16.7

Area (sq mi)

2,080

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01604?

37.4

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

28.5%

Foreign-Born

White 54.2%
African American 13.9%
Asian 8.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%

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?

$73,505

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$40,986

Per Capita Income

18.9%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01604 ranks nationally

Worcester, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$73,505 Top 48% higher than 52% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

18,337

Total Housing Units

16,853

Occupied Units

1,484

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.1%
Renter 55.9%

$352,500

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$1,584

Median Rent

1957

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

+7.6%

YoY Change (2024)

299

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+199%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01604 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 196
2021 +15.6% 226
2022 +14.0% 258
2023 +7.9% 278
2024 +7.6% 299

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 744 business establishments in ZIP 01604, employing approximately 12,170 people with a combined annual payroll of $973,529,000.

744

Businesses

12,170

Employees

$973.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 124 16.7%
Retail trade 109 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 93 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 83 11.2%
Construction 62 8.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 41 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 40 5.4%
Wholesale trade 39 5.2%
Manufacturing 26 3.5%
Finance and insurance 26 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 25 3.4%
Educational services 14 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.3%
Information 5 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 01604 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01604 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 01604 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 01604 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
01608 Worcester, MA 3,888 1.9 mi
01607 Worcester, MA 8,351 2.0 mi
01610 Worcester, MA 23,945 2.2 mi
01605 Worcester, MA 26,221 2.8 mi
01527 Millbury, MA 13,246 4.1 mi
01603 Worcester, MA 19,916 4.0 mi
01545 Shrewsbury, MA 35,299 3.5 mi
01606 Worcester, MA 19,077 4.6 mi
01536 North Grafton, MA 6,888 4.1 mi
01609 Worcester, MA 22,421 4.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Worcester County

01453 standard
Leominster, MA
Pop: 40,883
01420 standard
Fitchburg, MA
Pop: 40,337
01545 standard
Shrewsbury, MA
Pop: 35,299
01757 standard
Milford, MA
Pop: 28,061
01605 standard
Worcester, MA
Pop: 26,221
01610 standard
Worcester, MA
Pop: 23,945

Related Areas

Worcester County Worcester, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01604 in? ▼
ZIP code 01604 (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 01604? ▼
ZIP code 01604 in Worcester, MA has a population of 34,677 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01604? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01604 is $73,505, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01604? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01604 is $352,500, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01604? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01604 is White at 54.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01604? ▼
ZIP code 01604 has 744 business establishments employing approximately 12,170 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01604? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01604 are: Accommodation and food services (124), Retail trade (109), Other services (except public administration) (93). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01604? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01604 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 01604? ▼
In ZIP code 01604, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.8% 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 01604? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01604 is 24.2 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 01604? ▼
In ZIP code 01604, approximately 44.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01604? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01604 is 18.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.