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ZIP Code 01005

Worcester, Massachusetts

FIPS 01005

Juniper

ZIP Code 01005 is in the top 29% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$392,600

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

48

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,204

Median Age

43.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$392,600

Higher than 81%

Median Property Tax

$5,258

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.53

Higher than 66%

Median Rent

$1,591

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 71%

Appreciation 1yr %

-3.1%

Higher than 60%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-30%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

176

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

60.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

48

Lower than 70%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 01005: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01005?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01005 is $392,600, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01005?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01005 is $5,258, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01005 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01005 cost about 3.53× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01005?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01005 is $1,591 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01005?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01005 have moved 49% over the past five years (-3.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01005?
ZIP Code 01005 averages 47.2°F year-round, summer highs near 80.9°F, winter lows around 15.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 60.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01005 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01005's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48 (lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →