ZIP Code 01609
standardSource:
Worcester · Worcester County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 22,421
- Median income
- $68,381
- Median home value
- $444,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50.5%
- Land area
- 9.9 sq mi
2,266/sq mi
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
▲ 60% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 29.4
New York
ZIP code 01609 in Worcester, Massachusetts has a population of 22,421. The median household income is $68,381, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $444,000, 60% above the US average. 50.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01609 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.9 square miles in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 22,421 residents, producing a population density of 2,266 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 01609 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01609 sits at $68,381 (41% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $40,434. The poverty rate stands at 23.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $444,000 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $1,275 per month, and 40.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01609 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Worcester County, so you can benchmark 01609 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 01609
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01609.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
116 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
56 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Retail trade 40
Retail trade
40 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 01609, 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
22,421
Population
9.9
Area (sq mi)
2,266
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01609?
29.4
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
22.3%
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?
$68,381
Median Household Income
-41% vs state
$40,434
Per Capita Income
23.8%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 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?
8,910
Total Housing Units
7,891
Occupied Units
1,019
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$444,000
Median Home Value
-26% vs state
$1,275
Median Rent
1949
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
238
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+138%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01609 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 161 |
| 2021 | +15.1% | 185 |
| 2022 | +10.6% | 205 |
| 2023 | +11.2% | 227 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 238 |
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 485 business establishments in ZIP 01609, employing approximately 10,134 people with a combined annual payroll of $463,223,000.
485
Businesses
10,134
Employees
$463.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 116 | 23.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 70 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 56 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 6.2% |
| Construction | 23 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 11 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.1% |
| Information | 9 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 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 01609 vs 01602 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01602 | Worcester, MA | 22,819 | 1.4 mi |
| 01605 | Worcester, MA | 26,221 | 2.1 mi |
| 01608 | Worcester, MA | 3,888 | 2.2 mi |
| 01603 | Worcester, MA | 19,916 | 3.0 mi |
| 01610 | Worcester, MA | 23,945 | 2.9 mi |
| 01606 | Worcester, MA | 19,077 | 2.6 mi |
| 01520 | Holden, MA | 13,997 | 3.6 mi |
| 01604 | Worcester, MA | 34,677 | 4.0 mi |
| 01611 | Cherry Valley, MA | 2,242 | 4.1 mi |
| 01607 | Worcester, MA | 8,351 | 4.6 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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