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ZIP Code 01608

Worcester, Massachusetts

FIPS 01608

Juniper

ZIP Code 01608 is in the top 16% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 33th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$153,600

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

30.3

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,932

Median Age

28.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$153,600

Lower than 67%

Median Property Tax

$1,448

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.36

Higher than 62%

Median Rent

$1,491

Higher than 83%

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

30.3

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 01608: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01608?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01608 is $153,600, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01608?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01608 is $1,448, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01608 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01608 cost about 3.36× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01608?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01608 is $1,491 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01608?
ZIP Code 01608 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 01608 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01608's FEMA National Risk Index score is 30.3 (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 →