Worcester County, MA ZIP Codes
Massachusetts (MA) · 98 ZIP codes · 82 cities
98
ZIP codes
862,029
population (2021)
+7.9%
pop change since 2010
25027
FIPS code
Worcester County ZIP code map
About Worcester County
Worcester County is located in Massachusetts and contains 98 ZIP codes across 82 cities and communities.
The county's population was 862,029 as of 2021,
an increase of
7.9% from 798,552 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Worcester County is 25027.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 862,029 |
| 2010 population | 798,552 |
| Change | +7.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| FIPS code | 25027 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Worcester County
Ashburnham
Athol
Auburn
Baldwinville
Barre
Berlin
Blackstone
Bolton
Boylston
Brookfield
Charlton
Charlton City
Charlton Depot
Cherry Valley
Clinton
Douglas
Dudley
East Brookfield
East Templeton
Fayville
Fiskdale
Fitchburg
Gardner
Gilbertville
Grafton
Hardwick
Harvard
Holden
Hopedale
Hubbardston
Jefferson
Lancaster
Leicester
Leominster
Linwood
Lunenburg
Manchaug
Mendon
Milford
Millbury
Millville
New Braintree
North Brookfield
North Grafton
North Oxford
North Uxbridge
Northborough
Northbridge
Oakham
Oxford
Paxton
Petersham
Princeton
Rochdale
Royalston
Rutland
Shrewsbury
South Barre
South Grafton
South Lancaster
Southborough
Southbridge
Spencer
Sterling
Still River
Sturbridge
Sutton
Templeton
Upton
Uxbridge
Warren
Webster
West Boylston
West Brookfield
West Millbury
West Warren
Westborough
Westminster
Wheelwright
Whitinsville
Winchendon
Worcester
ZIP codes for Worcester County, MA (98)
Demographics & statistics
851,943
Population
40.4
Median age
$94,516
Median household income
$45,487
Per capita income
$384,300
Median home value
$1,252
Median monthly rent
74.3%
Home ownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
230,037
Housing units
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
22,328
Under 5
21,773
23,447
5–9
22,864
27,063
10–14
26,391
29,486
15–19
28,754
28,828
20–24
28,112
55,765
25–34
54,379
53,828
35–44
52,491
58,560
45–54
57,104
31,866
55–59
31,075
30,191
60–64
29,441
41,740
65–74
40,703
19,463
75–84
18,979
8,765
85+
8,547
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 176,976 | 20.8% |
| 18 and over | 674,967 | 79.2% |
| 65 and over | 138,197 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 40.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.8%
Hispanic or Latino
8%
Two or more races
7%
Black or African American
4.8%
Asian
4.7%
Other race
3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 664,682 | 71.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73,599 | 8% |
| Two or more races | 64,962 | 7% |
| Black or African American | 44,598 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 43,826 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 31,505 | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,021 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
5.6%
$35k–$50k
7.8%
$50k–$75k
13.1%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
19.8%
$150k–$200k
13.5%
$200k+
17.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.5% |
| $200k+ | 17.0% |
| Median income | $94,516 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
2.8%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k–$300k
21.5%
$300k–$500k
44.2%
$500k–$1M
20.7%
$1M+
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $384,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,252 |
| Owner occupied | 74.3% |
| Renter occupied | 25.7% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
| Single-family detached | 66.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.2% |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.5% |
| 3 or more | 23.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.3% |
| Electricity | 15.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.9% |
| Fuel oil | 48.9% |
| Wood | 4.0% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 158,323 | 53.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 25,315 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 58,413 | 16.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 85,618 | 22.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 100,285 | 30.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 98,193 | 31.2% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.3% | 29.1% |
| Married | 52.9% | 50.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
26.0%
Some college, no degree
17.6%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
23.3%
Graduate / professional
16.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 11,145 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 9,191 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 78,468 | 39.4% |
| High school | 46,685 | 23.4% |
| College / grad school | 64,655 | 26.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.4%
Professional & management
12.2%
Manufacturing
11.8%
Retail trade
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Construction
6.8%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Other services
4.4%
Public administration
3.9%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.1% |
| Service | 15.4% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.7% |
| Production & transportation | 11.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.5% |
| Government | 13.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.9% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.1 |
Poverty
All people
8.3%
Under 18 years
10.0%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
15.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.7% |
| Retirement income | 23.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 28.2% |
| High cholesterol | 30.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 25.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 20.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 6.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.8% |
| Visited dentist | 74.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 38,364 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 and over | 29.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.3% |
| Public insurance | 34.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 807,842 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 63,415 | 4.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 29,550 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 18,830 | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 9,533 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 737,255 | 90.5% |
| Born in same state | 705,923 | 88.2% |
| Born in different state | 558,646 | 70.0% |
| Foreign born | 31,332 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 114,688 | 9.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 62,017 | 61.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 152,004 | 17.8% |
| French | 79,535 | 9.3% |
| German | 45,217 | 5.3% |
| Arab | 44,969 | 5.3% |
| Norwegian | 8,486 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4,815 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 3,451 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 2,051 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 1,459 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.0% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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