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ZIP Code 01581

Worcester, Massachusetts

FIPS 01581

Juniper

ZIP Code 01581 is in the top 27% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$685,300

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

44.3

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

21,944

Median Age

38.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$685,300

Higher than 94%

Median Property Tax

$9,983

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.83

Higher than 84%

Median Rent

$2,106

Higher than 95%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 71%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.4%

Higher than 70%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-14%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

151.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

48.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

44.3

Lower than 73%

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 01581: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01581?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01581 is $685,300, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01581?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01581 is $9,983, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01581 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01581 cost about 4.83× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01581?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01581 is $2,106 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01581?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01581 have moved 49% over the past five years (1.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01581?
ZIP Code 01581 averages 50.1°F year-round, summer highs near 82.3°F, winter lows around 19°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 48.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01581 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01581's FEMA National Risk Index score is 44.3 (lower than 73% 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 →