Worcester, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01608
Worcester County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,888
- 3,354/sq mi High-density area
- $45,687
- Median income Below-median income area
- $153,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 38.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Worcester pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,354
- people per sq mi
- 6%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01608 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 01608 covers 1.2 square miles in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,888 residents on file, a density of 3,354 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01608 reports a modest median household income of $45,687 (61% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,089. The poverty rate is 41.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $153,600 (74% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,491; owner occupancy is 6.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Worcester County, so 01608 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 01608
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Worcester, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01608.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
124 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
87 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
74 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 46
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 37
Other services (except public administration)
37 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 01608, 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
3,888
Population
1.2
Area (sq mi)
3,354
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01608?
28.7
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
29.8%
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?
$45,687
Median Household Income
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$29,089
Per Capita Income
41.3%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01608 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)
$45,687 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
2,725housing units
2,725
Total Housing Units
2,336
Occupied Units
389
Vacant Units
1.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,600
Median Home Value
-74% vs state ZIP avg
$1,491
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 512 business establishments in ZIP 01608, employing approximately 12,371 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,044,940,000.
512
Businesses
12,371
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 124 | 24.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 87 | 17.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 74 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 7.2% |
| Retail trade | 33 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 2.9% |
| Information | 14 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 14 | 2.7% |
| Construction | 12 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.2% |
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 01608 vs 01610 →
ZIP 01608 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01604
Worcester (01604)
34,677 residents
- 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
- 01527 13,246
Millbury (01527)
13,246 residents
- 01607 8,351
Worcester (01607)
8,351 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01608 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01608 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01527
Millbury (01527)
$118,790 median income
- 01611
Cherry Valley (01611)
$109,868 median income
- 01606
Worcester (01606)
$92,105 median income
- 01602
Worcester (01602)
$91,764 median income
- 01607
Worcester (01607)
$78,727 median income
- 01604
Worcester (01604)
$73,505 median income
- 01609
Worcester (01609)
$68,381 median income
- 01603
Worcester (01603)
$66,049 median income
- 01605
Worcester (01605)
$54,642 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01608 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01610 | Worcester, MA | 23,945 | 1.1 mi |
| 01605 | Worcester, MA | 26,221 | 2.0 mi |
| 01604 | Worcester, MA | 34,677 | 1.9 mi |
| 01607 | Worcester, MA | 8,351 | 2.5 mi |
| 01609 | Worcester, MA | 22,421 | 2.2 mi |
| 01602 | Worcester, MA | 22,819 | 2.6 mi |
| 01606 | Worcester, MA | 19,077 | 3.6 mi |
| 01603 | Worcester, MA | 19,916 | 2.5 mi |
| 01527 | Millbury, MA | 13,246 | 5.0 mi |
| 01611 | Cherry Valley, MA | 2,242 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01608, 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 (3,888 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 01608 in?
ZIP code 01608 (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 01608?
ZIP code 01608 in Worcester, MA has a population of 3,888 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01608?
The median household income in ZIP 01608 is $45,687, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01608?
The median home value in ZIP 01608 is $153,600, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01608?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01608 is White at 34.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01608?
ZIP code 01608 has 512 business establishments employing approximately 12,371 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01608?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01608 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (124), Health care and social assistance (87), Finance and insurance (74). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01608?
In ZIP code 01608, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.5% 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 01608?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01608 is 22.4 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 01608?
In ZIP code 01608, approximately 6.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 94.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01608?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01608 is 41.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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