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Worcester, MA

Total Population
23,256
Median Household Income
$58,246
Median Home Value
$386,400
Median Rent
$1,239

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$58,246
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$386,400
101.5% above state median
Rent
$1,239
100% above state median
Median Age
31.9 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.

High education levels with 44.9% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 31.9 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 7.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 17.4% 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
$58,246
-22.5% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
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
8,536
Family Households
33.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
35.0%
#2 Industry
Finance
25.6%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
19.0%
Total Employed Residents:5,230

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
14.5%
1,348 workers
Public Transit
2.4%
218 workers
Total Commuting Workers:9,270
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (14.5% work from home)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
92.5%
11,278 employed
Labor Force
12,193
915 unemployed
Median Age
31.9 years
Per Capita Income
$37,039
Poverty Rate
17.4%

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