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ZIP Code 01516

Worcester, Massachusetts

FIPS 01516

Juniper

ZIP Code 01516 is in the top 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$467,000

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

17.4

Lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,376

Median Age

43.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$467,000

Higher than 86%

Median Property Tax

$6,334

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.05

Near median

Median Rent

$1,503

Higher than 83%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 75%

Appreciation 1yr %

2%

Higher than 72%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-23%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

48

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

153.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

48.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

17.4

Lower than 92%

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 01516: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01516?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01516 is $467,000, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01516?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01516 is $6,334, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01516 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01516 cost about 3.05× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01516?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01516 is $1,503 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01516?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01516 have moved 52% over the past five years (2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01516?
ZIP Code 01516 averages 48°F year-round, summer highs near 80.1°F, winter lows around 16.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 48.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01516 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01516's FEMA National Risk Index score is 17.4 (lower than 92% 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 →