01605 ZIP Code
Worcester, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01605 |
| City/Town: | Worcester |
| County: | Worcester |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,590 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,360 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,823 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,438 |
| Median Home Value: | $291,000 |
| Land Area: | 5.7 sq miles
14.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2897, -71.7878 |
Population Information (01605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,590 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,032 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,558 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,760 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,178 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,370 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,119 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,569 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,483 | 17.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,695 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,234 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,578 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,447 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,091 | 6.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,074 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 992 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $291,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,201 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,438 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,683 | 93.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 755 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,508 | 30.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,175 | 70.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,594 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,319 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,408 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,479 | 33.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,027 | 15.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,759 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,396 | 17.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,206 | 11.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,360 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,164 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $59,413 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,823 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,915 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,890 | 92.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,008 | 7.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,734 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,247 | 79.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,869 | 14.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 737 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 37 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,508 | 57.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,284 | 14.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 116 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,290 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 29 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,918 | 9.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,445 | 14.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,208 | 20.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,059 | 32.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 77 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 7,570 | 24.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 12 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,400 | 7.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01605 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,125 | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,095 | 9.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,124 | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 750 | 6.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,624 | 13.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,056 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,253 | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,364 | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 738 | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 554 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01605 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,642 | 67.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,660 | 12.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 379 | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 552 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 425 | 3.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,115 | 8.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01605 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 738 | 5.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,264 | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 269 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,679 | 13.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 880 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 132 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 578 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,468 | 11.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,612 | 35.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 664 | 5.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 392 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 201 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.4% | 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 (01605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,863 | 94.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,037 | 45.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,930 | 58.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 914 | 3.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01605 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,273 | 70.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,313 | 28.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,939 | 16.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,624 | 13.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 980 | 8.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,197 | 35.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01605 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,102 | 24.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 607 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 809 | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 3,010 | 24.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,624 | 13.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 942 | 7.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,274 | 18.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 70 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01605 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 435 | 3.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 803 | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 809 | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,275 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,331 | 10.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,161 | 9.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,813 | 14.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 880 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,931 | 31.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01605 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 498 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,845 | 14.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,762 | 38.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,773 | 30.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,283 | 10.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 277 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01605 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,853 | 41.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 233 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,744 | 40.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,590 | 13.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 104 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 130 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01605 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,997 | 17.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,342 | 45.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,126 | 26.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,218 | 10.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01605 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 90 | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 56 | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 113 | 3.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 213 | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,426 | 40.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,338 | 38.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 232 | 6.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 40 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,989 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $828 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,201 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.38 |
Households (01605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,683 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,270 | 28.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,319 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,392 | 20.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,468 | 38.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,896 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,920 | 25.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.52 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.21 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01605 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,774 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,948 | 50.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,983 | 33.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 355 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,171 | 9.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,072 | 51.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01605 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,736 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 270 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 341 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,724 | 42.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,895 | 21.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,506 | 28.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,794 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,108 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,777 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,173 | 17.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 526 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,083 | 59.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,564 | 30.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01605 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,666 | 83.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,682 | 15.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,232 | 69.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,162 | 24.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 523 | 11.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 288 | 6.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,496 | 76.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 4,116 | 13.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,094 | 172.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,094 | 172.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,094 | 172.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 602 | 14.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,981 | 48.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,597 | 63.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 0.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01605 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,830 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,023 | 52.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 13,807 | 47.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 8,221 | 28.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,285 | 7.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 890 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,411 | 8.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01605 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,683 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,535 | 90.2% | 89.4% |
Worcester, MA01605