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ZIP Code 01420

Worcester, Massachusetts

FIPS 01420

Juniper

ZIP Code 01420 is in the top 15% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 16% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$335,300

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

29.4

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

41,839

Median Age

36.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$335,300

Higher than 74%

Median Property Tax

$4,441

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.61

Higher than 82%

Median Rent

$1,222

Higher than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.28%

Higher than 67%

Pandemic Gain %

53%

Recession Drop %

-36%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

146.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

75.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

29.4

Lower than 85%

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 01420: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01420?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01420 is $335,300, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01420?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01420 is $4,441, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01420 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01420 cost about 4.61× the median household income, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01420?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01420 is $1,222 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01420?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01420 have moved 58% over the past five years (0.28% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01420?
ZIP Code 01420 averages 47.5°F year-round, summer highs near 78.4°F, winter lows around 16.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 75.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01420 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01420's FEMA National Risk Index score is 29.4 (lower than 85% 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 →