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ZIP Code 01550

Worcester, Massachusetts

FIPS 01550

Juniper

ZIP Code 01550 is in the top 25% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 29% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$294,800

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

46.8

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

17,928

Median Age

40.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$294,800

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$4,400

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.45

Higher than 80%

Median Rent

$1,256

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 75%

Appreciation 1yr %

-2%

Higher than 62%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-32%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

147

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

52.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

46.8

Lower than 71%

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 01550: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01550?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01550 is $294,800, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01550?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01550 is $4,400, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01550 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01550 cost about 4.45× the median household income, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01550?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01550 is $1,256 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01550?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01550 have moved 52% over the past five years (-2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01550?
ZIP Code 01550 averages 48.2°F year-round, summer highs near 78.9°F, winter lows around 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 52.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01550 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01550's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46.8 (lower than 71% 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 →