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Worcester, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01607

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

8,351
1,020/sq mi
$78,727
Median income
$377,200
Median home value
34.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
1,020
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01607 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01607 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, home to 8,351 residents across 8.2 square miles, a density of 1,020 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01607 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,727 (32% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $42,436. Local economic indicators show a 12.5% poverty rate alongside 8.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $377,200 (37% below the state average), median rent at $1,517 a month, and owner-occupancy at 45.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 01607 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Worcester County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 01607

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Worcester, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01607.

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 01607, 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

8,351

Population

8.2

Area (sq mi)

1,020

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01607?

36.9

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

30.7%

Foreign-Born

White 47.2%
African American 22.2%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%

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?

$78,727

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$42,436

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01607 ranks nationally

Worcester, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,727 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,964

Total Housing Units

3,549

Occupied Units

415

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.5%
Renter 54.5%

$377,200

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$1,517

Median Rent

1945

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

+5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

298

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+198%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01607 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.7% 206
2021 +13.2% 233
2022 +22.2% 285
2023 -1.0% 282
2024 +5.6% 298

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 149 business establishments in ZIP 01607, employing approximately 4,087 people with a combined annual payroll of $200,418,000.

149

Businesses

4,087

Employees

$200.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 27 18.1%
Retail trade 22 14.8%
Construction 18 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 15 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 14 9.4%
Transportation and warehousing 10 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 6.0%
Manufacturing 7 4.7%
Finance and insurance 6 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 4.0%
Wholesale trade 5 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.4%
Educational services 3 2.0%

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 01607 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 01607 ranks #9 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 01607 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 01607 ranks #5 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
01610 Worcester, MA 23,945 1.7 mi
01604 Worcester, MA 34,677 2.0 mi
01608 Worcester, MA 3,888 2.5 mi
01527 Millbury, MA 13,246 2.6 mi
01605 Worcester, MA 26,221 4.3 mi
01603 Worcester, MA 19,916 3.1 mi
01501 Auburn, MA 16,075 3.6 mi
01606 Worcester, MA 19,077 6.0 mi
01609 Worcester, MA 22,421 4.6 mi
01611 Cherry Valley, MA 2,242 4.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Worcester County

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Pop: 40,883
01420 standard
Fitchburg, MA
Pop: 40,337
01545 standard
Shrewsbury, MA
Pop: 35,299
01604 standard
Worcester, MA
Pop: 34,677
01757 standard
Milford, MA
Pop: 28,061
01605 standard
Worcester, MA
Pop: 26,221

Related Areas

Worcester County Worcester, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01607 in? ▼
ZIP code 01607 (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 01607? ▼
ZIP code 01607 in Worcester, MA has a population of 8,351 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01607? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01607 is $78,727, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01607? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01607 is $377,200, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01607? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01607 is White at 47.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01607? ▼
ZIP code 01607 has 149 business establishments employing approximately 4,087 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01607? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01607 are: Other services (except public administration) (27), Retail trade (22), Construction (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01607? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01607 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 01607? ▼
In ZIP code 01607, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.0% 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 01607? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01607 is 25.5 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 01607? ▼
In ZIP code 01607, approximately 45.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01607? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01607 is 12.5% 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.