Back to Explorer

ZIP Code 01543

Worcester, Massachusetts

FIPS 01543

Juniper

ZIP Code 01543 is in the top 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$462,800

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

9

Lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,353

Median Age

41.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$462,800

Higher than 86%

Median Property Tax

$5,657

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.18

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$1,078

Higher than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

4%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-20%

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)

47.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

60.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

9

Lower than 94%

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 01543: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01543?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01543 is $462,800, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01543?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01543 is $5,657, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01543 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01543 cost about 3.18× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01543?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01543 is $1,078 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01543?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01543 have moved 60% over the past five years (4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01543?
ZIP Code 01543 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 01543 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01543's FEMA National Risk Index score is 9 (lower than 94% 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 →