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ZIP Code 01536

Worcester, Massachusetts

FIPS 01536

Juniper

ZIP Code 01536 is in the top 9% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 76th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$470,800

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

19.8

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,860

Median Age

43.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$470,800

Higher than 87%

Median Property Tax

$6,626

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.06

Higher than 75%

Median Rent

$1,293

Higher than 76%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.07%

Higher than 66%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-20%

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)

48.8

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 01536: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01536?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01536 is $470,800, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01536?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01536 is $6,626, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01536 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01536 cost about 4.06× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01536?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01536 is $1,293 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01536?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01536 have moved 50% over the past five years (0.07% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01536?
ZIP Code 01536 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 01536 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01536'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 →