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ZIP Code 01520

Worcester, Massachusetts

FIPS 01520

Juniper

ZIP Code 01520 is in the top 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$478,300

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

16.9

Lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

16,912

Median Age

41.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$478,300

Higher than 87%

Median Property Tax

$6,474

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.23

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$1,775

Higher than 89%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 74%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.4%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

129.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

72.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

16.9

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 01520: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01520?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01520 is $478,300, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01520?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01520 is $6,474, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01520 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01520 cost about 3.23× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01520?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01520 is $1,775 a month, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01520?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01520 have moved 51% over the past five years (3.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01520?
ZIP Code 01520 averages 48.1°F year-round, summer highs near 77.5°F, winter lows around 19.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 72.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01520 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01520's FEMA National Risk Index score is 16.9 (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 →