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ZIP Code 01541

Worcester, Massachusetts

FIPS 01541

Juniper

ZIP Code 01541 is in the top 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$520,500

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

12.6

Lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,529

Median Age

46.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$520,500

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$6,633

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.28

Higher than 60%

Median Rent

$897

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

8%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

59%

Recession Drop %

-23%

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)

48.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

60.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

12.6

Lower than 93%

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 01541: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01541?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01541 is $520,500, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01541?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01541 is $6,633, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01541 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01541 cost about 3.28× the median household income, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01541?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01541 is $897 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01541?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01541 have moved 56% over the past five years (8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01541?
ZIP Code 01541 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 60.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01541 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01541's FEMA National Risk Index score is 12.6 (lower than 93% 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 →