01604 ZIP Code
Worcester, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01604 |
| City/Town: | Worcester |
| County: | Worcester |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,724 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,823 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,832 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,169 |
| Median Home Value: | $295,100 |
| Land Area: | 6.6 sq miles
17.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2535, -71.7679 |
Population Information (01604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,724 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,115 | 51.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,609 | 48.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,413 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,950 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,596 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,753 | 4.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,974 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,520 | 18.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,798 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,481 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,822 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,580 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,339 | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,572 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 926 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $295,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,413 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,169 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,811 | 92.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,358 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,087 | 42.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,724 | 57.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,038 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,446 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,602 | 9.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,701 | 30.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,454 | 15.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,628 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,764 | 19.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,443 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01604 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,823 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $86,490 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,639 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,832 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,271 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,140 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,111 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,272 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,219 | 81.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,120 | 14.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 727 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 74 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,323 | 62.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,382 | 15.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 142 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,808 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 61 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,757 | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,251 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,039 | 12.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,619 | 21.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 384 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 4,596 | 11.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 64 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,575 | 8.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01604 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 828 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 838 | 5.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,018 | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,484 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,722 | 10.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,218 | 19.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,305 | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,137 | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,372 | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 889 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01604 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,217 | 67.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,555 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 573 | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 604 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,019 | 4.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,692 | 8.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01604 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 28 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,246 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,194 | 10.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 590 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,249 | 10.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,149 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 636 | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 802 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,215 | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,583 | 31.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,572 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,011 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 865 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.7% | 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 (01604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 39,258 | 96.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 26,254 | 64.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,223 | 44.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,182 | 2.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01604 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,491 | 80.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,523 | 26.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,887 | 17.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,271 | 7.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,003 | 6.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,594 | 21.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01604 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,691 | 31.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,236 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,621 | 8.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 5,133 | 28.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 704 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,616 | 8.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,142 | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 26 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01604 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 458 | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 915 | 5.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,157 | 6.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,604 | 14.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,846 | 10.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,480 | 8.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,158 | 11.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,226 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,325 | 34.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01604 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 370 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,826 | 15.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,322 | 34.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,698 | 36.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,621 | 8.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 332 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01604 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,316 | 55.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 531 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,495 | 26.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,198 | 13.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 66 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 44 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 62 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 99 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01604 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,073 | 12.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,343 | 43.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,751 | 34.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,644 | 9.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01604 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 189 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 33 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 213 | 3.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 504 | 7.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,755 | 38.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,945 | 41.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 371 | 5.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 77 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01604 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,073 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $807 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,413 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.38 |
Households (01604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,811 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,367 | 37.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,864 | 17.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,694 | 22.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,227 | 31.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,822 | 28.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,121 | 24.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01604 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,471 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,975 | 45.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,206 | 41.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 433 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,644 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,979 | 34.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01604 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,584 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 315 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 517 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,746 | 39.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,510 | 15.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,496 | 36.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,646 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,293 | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,440 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,266 | 13.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 340 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,360 | 63.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,566 | 29.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01604 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,074 | 86.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,079 | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,830 | 55.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,957 | 38.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 643 | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 292 | 5.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,378 | 72.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,028 | 5.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 11,346 | 559.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 11,346 | 559.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 11,346 | 559.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,088 | 53.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 3,594 | 177.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 31 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,913 | 192.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 69 | 3.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01604 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,311 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,970 | 60.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 15,341 | 40.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,646 | 14.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,924 | 10.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,096 | 5.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 3,675 | 9.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01604 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,811 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,890 | 94.5% | 89.4% |
Worcester, MA01604