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ZIP Code 01566

Worcester, Massachusetts

FIPS 01566

Juniper

ZIP Code 01566 is in the top 9% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$415,900

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

18.4

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,362

Median Age

49.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$415,900

Higher than 83%

Median Property Tax

$6,595

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.02

Near median

Median Rent

$1,914

Higher than 92%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 74%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.8%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-22%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

150.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

63.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

18.4

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 01566: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01566?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01566 is $415,900, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01566?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01566 is $6,595, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01566 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01566 cost about 3.02× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01566?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01566 is $1,914 a month, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01566?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01566 have moved 51% over the past five years (7.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01566?
ZIP Code 01566 averages 48.3°F year-round, summer highs near 78.3°F, winter lows around 18.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 63.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01566 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01566's FEMA National Risk Index score is 18.4 (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 →