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ZIP Code 01524

Worcester, Massachusetts

FIPS 01524

Juniper

ZIP Code 01524 is in the top 23% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$436,200

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

42.6

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,327

Median Age

42

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$436,200

Higher than 84%

Median Property Tax

$4,606

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.27

Higher than 78%

Median Rent

$1,661

Higher than 87%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 75%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.2%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-24%

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

42.6

Lower than 75%

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 01524: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01524?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01524 is $436,200, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01524?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01524 is $4,606, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01524 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01524 cost about 4.27× the median household income, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01524?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01524 is $1,661 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01524?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01524 have moved 52% over the past five years (3.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01524?
ZIP Code 01524 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 01524 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01524's FEMA National Risk Index score is 42.6 (lower than 75% 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 →