01602 ZIP Code
Worcester, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01602 |
| City/Town: | Worcester |
| County: | Worcester |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,869 |
| Median Household Income: | $86,128 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,398 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,485 |
| Median Home Value: | $347,600 |
| Land Area: | 5.8 sq miles
15.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2692, -71.8507 |
Population Information (01602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,869 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,457 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,412 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,419 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 835 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,292 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,383 | 9.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,276 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,088 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,416 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,093 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,436 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,999 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,848 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,130 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 654 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $347,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,487 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,485 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,105 | 96.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 380 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,163 | 61.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,942 | 39.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,664 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 805 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 563 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,006 | 22.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,207 | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,031 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,241 | 24.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,811 | 21.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01602 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $86,128 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $107,588 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $103,165 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,398 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,592 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,718 | 94.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 859 | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,388 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,678 | 77.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,195 | 16.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 812 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,244 | 70.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,942 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,392 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 48 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 982 | 3.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,247 | 8.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,621 | 10.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,419 | 13.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 189 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,787 | 6.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 43 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,400 | 5.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01602 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 721 | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 280 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 704 | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 544 | 5.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 911 | 9.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,097 | 10.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,657 | 16.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,056 | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 979 | 9.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,156 | 11.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01602 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,305 | 67.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,296 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 402 | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 394 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 196 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,940 | 14.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01602 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 762 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,185 | 8.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 166 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,498 | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 726 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 129 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 808 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,551 | 11.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,579 | 33.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,218 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 712 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 384 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (01602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,051 | 96.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,140 | 74.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,977 | 38.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 699 | 2.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01602 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,012 | 79.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,902 | 28.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,979 | 19.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 615 | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 348 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,549 | 15.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01602 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,535 | 52.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 565 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,371 | 13.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,293 | 12.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 425 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 335 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 930 | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 31 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01602 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 85 | 0.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 549 | 5.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 394 | 3.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 803 | 7.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,073 | 10.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 815 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,447 | 13.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,136 | 10.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,183 | 39.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01602 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 123 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,129 | 10.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,985 | 28.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,306 | 41.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,565 | 14.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 377 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01602 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,933 | 48.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 204 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,995 | 19.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,539 | 25.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 225 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 73 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 66 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 70 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01602 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 957 | 9.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,845 | 38.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,740 | 37.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,563 | 15.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01602 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 40 | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 51 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 96 | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 310 | 5.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,750 | 28.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,053 | 49.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 829 | 13.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 34 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01602 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,103 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $825 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,487 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.38 |
Households (01602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,105 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,308 | 42.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,527 | 15.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,068 | 20.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,145 | 31.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,703 | 26.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,265 | 32.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01602 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,564 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,394 | 41.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,943 | 46.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 142 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 871 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,546 | 43.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01602 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,709 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 247 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 135 | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,542 | 23.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,790 | 26.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,995 | 44.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,327 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 979 | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,750 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,492 | 13.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 243 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,803 | 51.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,446 | 41.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01602 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,804 | 88.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,811 | 10.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,203 | 42.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,332 | 47.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 529 | 18.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 276 | 9.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,317 | 78.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,501 | 5.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,552 | 369.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,552 | 369.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,552 | 369.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 2,266 | 151.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 620 | 41.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,273 | 84.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 6 | 0.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01602 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,450 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,299 | 70.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,151 | 29.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,248 | 9.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,220 | 13.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 869 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 814 | 3.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01602 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,105 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,612 | 95.1% | 89.4% |
Worcester, MA01602