01602 ZIP Code — Worcester, MA
Worcester County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01602 is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 5.83 square miles and serves a population of 25,869 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508/774/978.
About ZIP code 01602
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $347,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $86,128.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
25,869
population
5.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01602 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01602
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01602. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Worcester | Acceptable |
| Worcester | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
01609 Worcester (1.3 mi)
01603 Worcester (2.1 mi)
01653 Worcester (2.4 mi)
01655 Worcester (2.4 mi)
01608 Worcester (2.5 mi)
01605 Worcester (2.8 mi)
01610 Worcester (2.9 mi)
01606 Worcester (3.8 mi)
01520 Holden (4.1 mi)
01524 Leicester (4.3 mi)
01604 Worcester (4.6 mi)
01607 Worcester (4.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 25,869 |
| Population density | 4,437 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.83 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2744 |
| Longitude | -71.8478 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 508/774/978 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.2% | 33.6% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.9% | 27.5% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.0% | 28.7% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 10.3% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
25,869
Population
4,437
People per sq mi
39.9
Median age
$86,128
Median household income
$42,999
Per capita income
$347,600
Median home value
$1,487
Median monthly rent
61.0%
Home ownership
13.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
6,543
Housing units
45.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
683
Under 5
736
402
5–9
433
622
10–14
670
1,148
15–19
1,235
1,096
20–24
1,180
1,487
25–34
1,601
1,645
35–44
1,771
1,490
45–54
1,603
692
55–59
744
963
60–64
1,036
1,372
65–74
1,476
544
75–84
586
315
85+
339
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,527 | 17.5% |
| 18 and over | 21,342 | 82.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,632 | 17.9% |
| Median age | 39.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64%
Black or African American
10.3%
Hispanic or Latino
9.2%
Two or more races
7.9%
Asian
4.9%
Other race
3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,244 | 64% |
| Black or African American | 2,942 | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,621 | 9.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,247 | 7.9% |
| Asian | 1,392 | 4.9% |
| Other race | 982 | 3.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.2% | 33.6% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.9% | 27.5% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.0% | 28.7% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 10.3% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
7.1%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
5.4%
$35k–$50k
9.0%
$50k–$75k
10.9%
$75k–$100k
16.4%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k+
11.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.7% |
| $200k+ | 11.4% |
| Median income | $86,128 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.6%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
1.6%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
$200k–$300k
28.4%
$300k–$500k
49.5%
$500k–$1M
13.5%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $347,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,487 |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% |
| Vacant | 3.6% |
| Single-family detached | 52.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 39.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% |
| 3 or more | 15.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.8% |
| Electricity | 19.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Fuel oil | 25.1% |
| Wood | 2.2% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,308 | 42.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 584 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,068 | 20.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,145 | 31.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,703 | 26.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,265 | 32.3% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.6% | 38.7% |
| Married | 46.8% | 40.6% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
22.7%
Some college, no degree
18.2%
Associate's degree
5.8%
Bachelor's degree
24.0%
Graduate / professional
21.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 247 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 135 | 2.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,542 | 23.0% |
| High school | 1,790 | 26.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,995 | 44.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.4%
Professional & management
11.3%
Retail trade
10.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Construction
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Other services
5.2%
Public administration
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.7% |
| Service | 19.2% |
| Sales & office | 15.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.3% |
| Production & transportation | 11.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.8% |
| Government | 16.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.8% |
| Carpool | 9.6% |
| Public transit | 3.0% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Work from home | 14.3% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.6 |
Poverty
All people
13.3%
Under 18 years
11.5%
18 and over
13.7%
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
9.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.7% |
| Retirement income | 19.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.3% |
| High blood pressure | 28.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 26.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.6% |
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 21.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 6.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.6% |
| Visited dentist | 73.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 979 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 31.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.3% |
| Public insurance | 38.7% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,450 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 2,707 | 11.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 581 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,342 | 5.5% |
| Other languages | 475 | 1.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,317 | 78.5% |
| Born in same state | 18,816 | 72.7% |
| Born in different state | 14,612 | 56.5% |
| Foreign born | 1,501 | 5.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,552 | 21.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,373 | 60.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,559 | 17.6% |
| French | 1,768 | 6.8% |
| Arab | 890 | 3.4% |
| German | 692 | 2.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 424 | 1.6% |
| Polish | 184 | 0.7% |
| English | 66 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 38 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.1% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01602
What city is ZIP code 01602 in?
ZIP code 01602 is primarily assigned to Worcester, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01602 in?
ZIP code 01602 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 01602?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01602?
The median home value in ZIP code 01602 is $347,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 01602?
ZIP code 01602 has an estimated population of 25,869 residents, with a density of 4,438 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 01602?
The median household income in ZIP code 01602 is $86,128, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 01602 in?
ZIP code 01602 observes the EST timezone.