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ZIP Code 01523

Worcester, Massachusetts

FIPS 01523

Juniper

ZIP Code 01523 is in the top 16% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 97th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$519,100

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

52.7

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,606

Median Age

43.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$519,100

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$7,235

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.85

Higher than 72%

Median Rent

$2,338

Higher than 97%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Appreciation 1yr %

5%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

137.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

75.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

52.7

Lower than 65%

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 01523: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01523?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01523 is $519,100, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01523?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01523 is $7,235, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01523 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01523 cost about 3.85× the median household income, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01523?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01523 is $2,338 a month, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01523?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01523 have moved 50% over the past five years (5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01523?
ZIP Code 01523 averages 48.9°F year-round, summer highs near 81.1°F, winter lows around 18.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 75.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01523 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01523's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52.7 (lower than 65% 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 →