01606 ZIP Code
Worcester, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01606 |
| City/Town: | Worcester |
| County: | Worcester |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,636 |
| Median Household Income: | $82,640 |
| Per Capita Income: | $49,167 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,550 |
| Median Home Value: | $304,200 |
| Land Area: | 6.0 sq miles
15.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3139, -71.7942 |
Population Information (01606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,636 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,256 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,380 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 919 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,334 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,187 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,655 | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,394 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,638 | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,445 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,311 | 14.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,760 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,687 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,920 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 899 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 487 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $304,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,432 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,550 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,018 | 94.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 532 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,938 | 65.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,080 | 34.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,147 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 479 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 942 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,205 | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,884 | 17.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,160 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,595 | 22.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,882 | 17.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01606 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $82,640 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $102,335 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $112,023 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $49,167 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,010 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,502 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 485 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,780 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,830 | 78.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,035 | 16.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 637 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,244 | 67.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,426 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,475 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 969 | 4.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,522 | 11.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,461 | 10.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,338 | 14.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 106 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,525 | 6.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 162 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,545 | 6.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01606 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 310 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 509 | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 556 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 600 | 6.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 874 | 9.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,093 | 12.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,335 | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,797 | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,024 | 11.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 920 | 10.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01606 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,021 | 72.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,647 | 13.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 214 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 49 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 188 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,217 | 9.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01606 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 20 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 706 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,267 | 10.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 273 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,292 | 10.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 553 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 276 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 602 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,046 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,574 | 36.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 768 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 618 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 507 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.4% | 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 (01606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,595 | 95.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,963 | 74.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,933 | 35.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 604 | 2.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01606 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,334 | 81.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,358 | 26.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,109 | 23.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 301 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 198 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,217 | 13.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01606 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,146 | 53.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,171 | 12.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 896 | 9.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 918 | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 429 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 255 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 557 | 5.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 162 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01606 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 29 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 255 | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 403 | 4.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 718 | 7.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 913 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 451 | 4.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 867 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,497 | 15.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,032 | 10.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,385 | 35.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01606 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 316 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 721 | 7.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,142 | 32.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,969 | 41.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,049 | 11.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 353 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01606 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,927 | 54.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 320 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,276 | 14.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,154 | 23.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 94 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 62 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 185 | 2.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01606 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 850 | 9.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,672 | 40.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,014 | 33.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,482 | 16.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01606 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 116 | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 40 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 270 | 4.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 368 | 6.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,093 | 35.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,792 | 47.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 232 | 3.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 27 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01606 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,986 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $755 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,432 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.38 |
Households (01606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,018 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,622 | 40.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,647 | 18.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,743 | 19.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,978 | 33.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,548 | 28.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,519 | 27.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.29 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01606 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,411 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,205 | 44.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,878 | 41.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 130 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,045 | 11.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,365 | 35.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01606 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,661 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 96 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 359 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,987 | 35.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,427 | 25.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,792 | 31.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,074 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 789 | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,199 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,989 | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 219 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,531 | 51.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,239 | 41.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01606 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,779 | 87.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,625 | 11.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,206 | 45.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,320 | 50.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 369 | 14.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 99 | 3.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,449 | 85.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,170 | 5.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,187 | 272.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,187 | 272.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,187 | 272.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 455 | 38.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 819 | 70.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 958 | 81.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 91 | 7.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01606 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,717 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,206 | 74.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,511 | 25.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,345 | 10.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,337 | 6.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 850 | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 979 | 4.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01606 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,018 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,415 | 93.3% | 89.4% |
Worcester, MA01606