01609 ZIP Code
Worcester, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01609 |
| City/Town: | Worcester |
| County: | Worcester |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,256 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,246 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,926 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,169 |
| Median Home Value: | $386,400 |
| Land Area: | 3.7 sq miles
9.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2851, -71.8300 |
Population Information (01609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,256 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,468 | 53.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,788 | 46.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 617 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 887 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 752 | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,734 | 11.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,721 | 20.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,785 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,612 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,013 | 8.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,521 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,283 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,866 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 820 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 645 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $386,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,239 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,169 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,536 | 93.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 633 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,469 | 40.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,067 | 59.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,545 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 628 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 972 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,061 | 22.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,917 | 14.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 887 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,857 | 21.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,223 | 23.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 44.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01609 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,246 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $94,931 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $104,778 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,926 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,193 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,278 | 92.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 915 | 7.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,701 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,046 | 80.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,718 | 15.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 511 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,003 | 68.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,047 | 8.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,373 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,091 | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,721 | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,550 | 11.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,536 | 19.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 224 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,531 | 10.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 23 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,758 | 7.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01609 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 628 | 7.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 564 | 6.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,115 | 13.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 641 | 7.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 898 | 10.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,041 | 12.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,022 | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 988 | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 536 | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,103 | 12.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01609 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,450 | 57.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 896 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 218 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,348 | 12.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 358 | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,537 | 13.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01609 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 315 | 2.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 995 | 8.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 144 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,416 | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 449 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 125 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 525 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,339 | 11.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,960 | 35.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,098 | 9.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 414 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 482 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.5% | 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 (01609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,267 | 95.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,735 | 67.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,227 | 39.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 573 | 2.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01609 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,115 | 71.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,432 | 28.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,362 | 16.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 793 | 9.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 503 | 5.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,082 | 24.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01609 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,709 | 29.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 272 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 602 | 6.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,887 | 20.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,273 | 13.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 562 | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,864 | 20.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01609 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 285 | 3.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 411 | 4.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 470 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 829 | 9.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 909 | 9.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,051 | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 779 | 8.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 757 | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,678 | 40.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01609 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 507 | 5.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,555 | 27.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,696 | 18.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,354 | 25.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,672 | 18.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 385 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01609 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,034 | 59.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 149 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,974 | 23.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,273 | 14.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 81 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 25 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01609 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,899 | 22.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,478 | 40.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,175 | 25.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 984 | 11.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01609 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 26 | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 37 | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 223 | 6.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 129 | 3.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 655 | 18.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,462 | 42.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 864 | 24.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 73 | 2.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01609 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,585 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,003 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,239 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.95 | 2.38 |
Households (01609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,536 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,829 | 33.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 827 | 9.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,589 | 30.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,761 | 32.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,487 | 17.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,317 | 27.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.17 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.89 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01609 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,160 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,521 | 58.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,249 | 29.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 454 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 887 | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,028 | 45.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01609 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,507 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 118 | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 126 | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,416 | 14.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 622 | 6.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 7,225 | 76.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,486 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 652 | 3.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,840 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,288 | 14.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 162 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,015 | 61.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,111 | 33.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01609 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,234 | 74.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,954 | 25.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,768 | 46.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,888 | 48.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,424 | 23.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 298 | 5.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,809 | 80.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,151 | 4.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,447 | 386.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,447 | 386.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,447 | 386.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,105 | 96.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 573 | 49.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 57 | 5.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,608 | 139.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 23 | 2.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01609 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,639 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,036 | 70.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,603 | 29.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,255 | 14.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,707 | 7.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 995 | 4.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 646 | 2.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01609 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,536 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,858 | 92.1% | 89.4% |
Worcester, MA01609