01604 ZIP Code — Worcester, MA
Worcester County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01604 is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 6.63 square miles and serves a population of 40,724 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508.
About ZIP code 01604
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 $295,100. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $68,823. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
40,724
population
6.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01604 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01604
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01604. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Worcester | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
01607 Worcester (2 mi)
01608 Worcester (2.1 mi)
01655 Worcester (2.2 mi)
01653 Worcester (2.2 mi)
01610 Worcester (2.4 mi)
01605 Worcester (3.2 mi)
01545 Shrewsbury (3.7 mi)
01603 Worcester (4.1 mi)
01527 Millbury (4.1 mi)
01546 Shrewsbury (4.2 mi)
01536 North Grafton (4.2 mi)
01609 Worcester (4.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40,724 |
| Population density | 6,142 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.63 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2492 |
| Longitude | -71.7649 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 508 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.0% | 33.6% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.7% | 27.5% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.7% | 28.7% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 10.3% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
40,724
Population
6,142
People per sq mi
36.7
Median age
$68,823
Median household income
$36,543
Per capita income
$295,100
Median home value
$1,413
Median monthly rent
42.2%
Home ownership
14.7%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
8,445
Housing units
31.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,251
Under 5
1,162
1,011
5–9
939
1,346
10–14
1,250
909
15–19
844
1,542
20–24
1,432
3,899
25–34
3,621
3,006
35–44
2,792
2,324
45–54
2,157
1,463
55–59
1,359
1,338
60–64
1,242
1,731
65–74
1,608
815
75–84
757
480
85+
446
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,058 | 19.8% |
| 18 and over | 32,666 | 80.2% |
| 65 and over | 5,837 | 14.3% |
| Median age | 36.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.3%
Black or African American
13.9%
Hispanic or Latino
11%
Two or more races
7.1%
Asian
6.1%
Other race
6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,323 | 55.3% |
| Black or African American | 6,382 | 13.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,039 | 11% |
| Two or more races | 3,251 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 2,808 | 6.1% |
| Other race | 2,757 | 6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 142 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.0% | 33.6% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.7% | 27.5% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.7% | 28.7% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 10.3% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
5.0%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
10.2%
$50k–$75k
19.1%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k+
5.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.2% |
| $200k+ | 5.3% |
| Median income | $68,823 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.7%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
3.0%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
$200k–$300k
38.9%
$300k–$500k
41.6%
$500k–$1M
5.2%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $295,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,413 |
| Owner occupied | 42.2% |
| Renter occupied | 57.8% |
| Vacant | 7.5% |
| Single-family detached | 31.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 34.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.2% |
| 3 or more | 9.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.4% |
| Electricity | 26.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.2% |
| Fuel oil | 13.1% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,367 | 37.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,523 | 9.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,694 | 22.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,227 | 31.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,822 | 28.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,121 | 24.5% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.6% | 36.7% |
| Married | 41.2% | 38.8% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 13.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.0%
Some HS, no diploma
9.0%
HS graduate
30.0%
Some college, no degree
15.3%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
19.8%
Graduate / professional
11.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 315 | 3.3% |
| Kindergarten | 517 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 3,746 | 39.1% |
| High school | 1,510 | 15.8% |
| College / grad school | 3,496 | 36.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.1%
Retail trade
10.6%
Professional & management
10.5%
Manufacturing
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Construction
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Other services
4.8%
Public administration
4.1%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Information
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.3% |
| Service | 20.9% |
| Sales & office | 18.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 12.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.5% |
| Government | 14.8% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.8% |
| Carpool | 12.4% |
| Public transit | 2.8% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Work from home | 8.2% |
| Other means | 4.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.5 |
Poverty
All people
14.7%
Under 18 years
18.1%
18 and over
13.8%
Married-couple families
10.9%
Female-led households
14.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.9% |
| Retirement income | 17.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 21.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.8% |
| High blood pressure | 29.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.2% |
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 25.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.8% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 9.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.4% |
| Visited dentist | 67.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 16.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,293 | 4.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 12.6% |
| 65 and over | 27.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.9% |
| Public insurance | 45.1% |
| No insurance | 2.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,311 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 7,237 | 18.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,792 | 7.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,981 | 5.2% |
| Other languages | 1,276 | 3.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,378 | 72.1% |
| Born in same state | 27,350 | 67.2% |
| Born in different state | 21,793 | 53.5% |
| Foreign born | 2,028 | 5.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 11,346 | 27.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,659 | 49.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,664 | 11.5% |
| French | 1,958 | 4.8% |
| German | 1,279 | 3.1% |
| Arab | 983 | 2.4% |
| Norwegian | 509 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 152 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 130 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 84 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 73 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.3% |
| Internet access | 94.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01604
What city is ZIP code 01604 in?
ZIP code 01604 is primarily assigned to Worcester, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01604 in?
ZIP code 01604 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Is ZIP code 01604 mostly rentals?
58% of occupied units in ZIP code 01604 are renter-occupied.
What is the population of ZIP code 01604?
ZIP code 01604 has an estimated population of 40,724 residents, with a density of 6,139 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01604?
The median home value in ZIP code 01604 is $295,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 01604?
The median household income in ZIP code 01604 is $68,823, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 01604 in?
ZIP code 01604 observes the EST timezone.