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ZIP Code 01562

Worcester, Massachusetts

FIPS 01562

Juniper

ZIP Code 01562 is in the top 20% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 21% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$382,000

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

36.3

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,008

Median Age

48.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$382,000

Higher than 79%

Median Property Tax

$4,387

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.74

Higher than 83%

Median Rent

$1,078

Higher than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 79%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.1%

Higher than 69%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-25%

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)

48.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

72.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

36.3

Lower than 80%

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 01562: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01562?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01562 is $382,000, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01562?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01562 is $4,387, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01562 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01562 cost about 4.74× the median household income, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01562?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01562 is $1,078 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01562?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01562 have moved 54% over the past five years (1.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01562?
ZIP Code 01562 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 72.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01562 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01562's FEMA National Risk Index score is 36.3 (lower than 80% 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 →