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ZIP Code 01605

Worcester, Massachusetts

FIPS 01605

Juniper

ZIP Code 01605 is in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 14% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 16% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$392,100

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

31.5

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

30,579

Median Age

32

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$392,100

Higher than 81%

Median Property Tax

$4,790

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.18

Higher than 95%

Median Rent

$1,421

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.8%

Higher than 86%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-29%

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

31.5

Lower than 84%

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 01605: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01605?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01605 is $392,100, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01605?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01605 is $4,790, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01605 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01605 cost about 7.18× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01605?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01605 is $1,421 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01605?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01605 have moved 61% over the past five years (5.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01605?
ZIP Code 01605 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 01605 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01605's FEMA National Risk Index score is 31.5 (lower than 84% 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 →