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ZIP Code 01531

Worcester, Massachusetts

FIPS 01531

Juniper

ZIP Code 01531 is in the top 8% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 24% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$408,800

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

29%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

18.2

Lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

973

Median Age

47.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$408,800

Higher than 82%

Median Property Tax

$5,508

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.11

Higher than 76%

Median Rent

$1,484

Higher than 82%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

29%

Near median

Pandemic Gain %

22%

Recession Drop %

-29%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

176

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

43

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

18.2

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 01531: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01531?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01531 is $408,800, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01531?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01531 is $5,508, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01531 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01531 cost about 4.11× the median household income, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01531?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01531 is $1,484 a month, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01531?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01531 have moved 29% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01531?
ZIP Code 01531 averages 47.2°F year-round, summer highs near 80.9°F, winter lows around 15.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 43 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01531 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01531's FEMA National Risk Index score is 18.2 (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 →