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ZIP Code 01473

Worcester, Massachusetts

FIPS 01473

Juniper

ZIP Code 01473 is in the top 18% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$422,000

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

36

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,374

Median Age

48.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$422,000

Higher than 83%

Median Property Tax

$4,973

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.97

Higher than 74%

Median Rent

$1,843

Higher than 91%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

4%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-25%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

152.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

75.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

36

Lower than 80%

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 01473: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01473?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01473 is $422,000, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01473?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01473 is $4,973, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01473 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01473 cost about 3.97× the median household income, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01473?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01473 is $1,843 a month, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01473?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01473 have moved 57% over the past five years (4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01473?
ZIP Code 01473 averages 46.2°F year-round, summer highs near 77.4°F, winter lows around 16.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 75.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01473 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01473's FEMA National Risk Index score is 36 (lower than 80% 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 →