ZIP Code 01605
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Worcester · Worcester County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 26,221
- Median income
- $54,642
- Median home value
- $392,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.4%
- Land area
- 14.6 sq mi
1,795/sq mi
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
▲ 41% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
Median age 32
New York
ZIP code 01605 in Worcester, Massachusetts has a population of 26,221. The median household income is $54,642, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $392,100, 41% above the US average. 33.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01605 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.6 square miles in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 26,221 residents, producing a population density of 1,795 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 01605 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01605 sits at $54,642 (53% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $31,308. The poverty rate stands at 21.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $392,100 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $1,421 per month, and 30.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01605 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Worcester County, so you can benchmark 01605 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 01605
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01605.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
150 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
72 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
64 establishments
- Finance and insurance 47
Finance and insurance
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 47
Accommodation and food services
47 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01605, Worcester, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
26,221
Population
14.6
Area (sq mi)
1,795
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01605?
32.0
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
22.5%
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?
$54,642
Median Household Income
-53% vs state
$31,308
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
12,574
Total Housing Units
11,722
Occupied Units
852
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$392,100
Median Home Value
-35% vs state
$1,421
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
286
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+186%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01605 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 188 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 213 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 242 |
| 2023 | +15.2% | 279 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 286 |
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 599 business establishments in ZIP 01605, employing approximately 19,786 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,427,741,000.
599
Businesses
19,786
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 150 | 25.0% |
| Retail trade | 72 | 12.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 64 | 10.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 47 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 46 | 7.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.7% |
| Information | 9 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
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 01605 vs 01606 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01606 | Worcester, MA | 19,077 | 1.8 mi |
| 01608 | Worcester, MA | 3,888 | 2.0 mi |
| 01609 | Worcester, MA | 22,421 | 2.1 mi |
| 01604 | Worcester, MA | 34,677 | 2.8 mi |
| 01607 | Worcester, MA | 8,351 | 4.3 mi |
| 01610 | Worcester, MA | 23,945 | 3.2 mi |
| 01545 | Shrewsbury, MA | 35,299 | 3.7 mi |
| 01602 | Worcester, MA | 22,819 | 3.4 mi |
| 01583 | West Boylston, MA | 7,591 | 5.6 mi |
| 01603 | Worcester, MA | 19,916 | 4.3 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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