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ZIP Code 01527

Worcester, Massachusetts

FIPS 01527

Juniper

ZIP Code 01527 is in the top 9% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$450,100

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

19.8

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

13,961

Median Age

42.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$450,100

Higher than 85%

Median Property Tax

$5,406

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.79

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$1,623

Higher than 86%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

7%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-25%

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)

50.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

48.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

19.8

Lower than 91%

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 01527: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01527?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01527 is $450,100, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01527?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01527 is $5,406, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01527 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01527 cost about 3.79× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01527?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01527 is $1,623 a month, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01527?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01527 have moved 57% over the past five years (7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01527?
ZIP Code 01527 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 48.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01527 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01527's FEMA National Risk Index score is 19.8 (lower than 91% 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 →