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ZIP Code 01606

Worcester, Massachusetts

FIPS 01606

Juniper

ZIP Code 01606 is in the top 9% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 20% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$370,800

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

20.2

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

22,844

Median Age

39.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$370,800

Higher than 78%

Median Property Tax

$4,623

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.03

Higher than 75%

Median Rent

$1,584

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.3%

Higher than 70%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

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

20.2

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 01606: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01606?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01606 is $370,800, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01606?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01606 is $4,623, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01606 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01606 cost about 4.03× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01606?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01606 is $1,584 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01606?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01606 have moved 55% over the past five years (1.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01606?
ZIP Code 01606 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 01606 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01606's FEMA National Risk Index score is 20.2 (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 →