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ZIP Code 01609

Worcester, Massachusetts

FIPS 01609

Juniper

ZIP Code 01609 is in the top 13% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 7% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 18% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$444,000

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

38.1

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

22,047

Median Age

29.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$444,000

Higher than 85%

Median Property Tax

$5,520

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.49

Higher than 93%

Median Rent

$1,275

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.1%

Higher than 87%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-22%

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

38.1

Lower than 79%

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 01609: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01609?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01609 is $444,000, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01609?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01609 is $5,520, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01609 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01609 cost about 6.49× the median household income, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01609?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01609 is $1,275 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01609?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01609 have moved 57% over the past five years (6.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01609?
ZIP Code 01609 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 01609 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01609's FEMA National Risk Index score is 38.1 (lower than 79% 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 →