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01608

Worcester, MA

Total Population
5,080
Median Household Income
$41,319
Median Home Value
$156,300
Median Rent
$1,450

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$41,319
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$156,300
100.6% above state median
Rent
$1,450
100% above state median
Median Age
29.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Worcester, MA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

32.5% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 29.7 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 7.4% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

High remote work adoption with 32.1% working from home.

Poverty rate of 42.5% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$41,319
-45.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-28,897,840
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.17 people

Total Households
2,253
Family Households
12.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
38.4%
#2 Industry
Finance
20.7%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
16.6%
Total Employed Residents:1,347

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
4.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
6.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
32.1%
694 workers
Public Transit
6.1%
132 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,162
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (32.1% work from home)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
92.6%
2,414 employed
Labor Force
2,608
194 unemployed
Median Age
29.7 years
Per Capita Income
$27,192
Poverty Rate
42.5%

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