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Worcester, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01610

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

23,945
4,352/sq mi
$51,472
Median income
$308,700
Median home value
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Worcester pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
4,352
people per sq mi
19%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01610 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01610 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with 23,945 residents across 5.5 square miles, a density of 4,352 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01610 reports a modest median household income of $51,472 (56% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $24,321. Poverty here runs at 30.5%, with unemployment measured at 8.4%. The typical home here is valued at $308,700 (48% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,523 monthly, and 19.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 01610, plus 6 more within Worcester County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 01610

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Worcester, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01610.

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 01610, 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

23,945

Population

5.5

Area (sq mi)

4,352

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01610?

26.6

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

28.4%

Foreign-Born

White 40.1%
African American 14.1%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%

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?

$51,472

Median Household Income

-56% vs state

$24,321

Per Capita Income

30.5%

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01610 ranks nationally

Worcester, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,472 16th percentile higher than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

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

What does housing look like?

10,679

Total Housing Units

9,744

Occupied Units

935

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 19.2%
Renter 80.8%

$308,700

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$1,523

Median Rent

1938

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

327

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+227%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01610 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +227% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +13.2% 207
2021 +7.9% 223
2022 +10.3% 246
2023 +24.8% 307
2024 +6.5% 327

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 371 business establishments in ZIP 01610, employing approximately 9,592 people with a combined annual payroll of $444,545,000.

371

Businesses

9,592

Employees

$444.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 63 17.0%
Retail trade 60 16.2%
Health care and social assistance 56 15.1%
Other services (except public administration) 51 13.8%
Construction 21 5.7%
Manufacturing 20 5.4%
Wholesale trade 18 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 15 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 3.8%
Finance and insurance 11 3.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 3.0%
Educational services 5 1.4%
Information 4 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.1%

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 01610 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 01610 ranks #3 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 01610 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 01610 ranks #null 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 1.1 mi
01603 Worcester, MA 19,916 1.8 mi
01607 Worcester, MA 8,351 1.7 mi
01604 Worcester, MA 34,677 2.2 mi
01609 Worcester, MA 22,421 2.9 mi
01605 Worcester, MA 26,221 3.2 mi
01602 Worcester, MA 22,819 2.7 mi
01611 Cherry Valley, MA 2,242 3.5 mi
01606 Worcester, MA 19,077 4.7 mi
01501 Auburn, MA 16,075 3.9 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
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 01610 in? ▼
ZIP code 01610 (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 01610? ▼
ZIP code 01610 in Worcester, MA has a population of 23,945 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01610? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01610 is $51,472, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01610? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01610 is $308,700, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01610? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01610 is White at 40.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 42.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01610? ▼
ZIP code 01610 has 371 business establishments employing approximately 9,592 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01610? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01610 are: Accommodation and food services (63), Retail trade (60), Health care and social assistance (56). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01610? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01610 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 227%. 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 01610? ▼
In ZIP code 01610, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% 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 01610? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01610 is 22.8 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 01610? ▼
In ZIP code 01610, approximately 19.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 80.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01610? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01610 is 30.5% 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.