01605 ZIP Code — Worcester, MA

Worcester County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01605 is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 5.65 square miles and serves a population of 30,590 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508.

About ZIP code 01605

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 $291,000. Renters make up the majority at 70%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $51,360. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 01605 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

30,590

population

5.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01605 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01605

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01605. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Worcester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01606 Worcester (1.7 mi) 01609 Worcester (1.8 mi) 01655 Worcester (1.8 mi) 01653 Worcester (1.8 mi) 01608 Worcester (2.1 mi) 01602 Worcester (2.8 mi) 01604 Worcester (3.2 mi) 01610 Worcester (3.3 mi) 01603 Worcester (4 mi) 01545 Shrewsbury (4.2 mi) 01546 Shrewsbury (4.2 mi) 01520 Holden (4.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	30,590
Population density	5,414 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	5.65 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	42.2889
Longitude	-71.7958
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	508

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.3%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	3.0%	10.3%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

30,590

Population

5,414

People per sq mi

32.1

Median age

$51,360

Median household income

$27,829

Per capita income

$291,000

Median home value

$1,201

Median monthly rent

30.0%

Home ownership

25.4%

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment

4,263

Housing units

28.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

865

Under 5

895

1,070

5–9

1,108

1,165

10–14

1,205

1,041

15–19

1,078

1,262

20–24

1,307

2,694

25–34

2,789

1,816

35–44

1,879

1,589

45–54

1,645

775

55–59

803

711

60–64

736

1,027

65–74

1,064

528

75–84

546

487

85+

505

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,779	25.4%
18 and over	22,811	74.6%
65 and over	4,157	13.6%
Median age	32.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47.6%

Hispanic or Latino 16.9%

Two or more races 12.1%

Black or African American 11.6%

Other race 7.9%

Asian 3.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	17,508	47.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6,208	16.9%
Two or more races	4,445	12.1%
Black or African American	4,284	11.6%
Other race	2,918	7.9%
Asian	1,290	3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	116	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	29	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.3%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	3.0%	10.3%	14.3%

Under $10k 9.6%

$10k–$15k 9.4%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$10k–$15k	9.4%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$51,360

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k–$300k 40.6%

$300k–$500k 38.1%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$291,000
Median rent / month	$1,201
Owner occupied	30.0%
Renter occupied	70.0%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	24.9%
Large apartment buildings	18.3%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	6.5%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	14.6%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	31.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.0%
1 bedroom	14.8%
2 bedrooms	38.3%
3 bedrooms	30.3%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.1%
1 vehicle	45.7%
2 vehicles	26.8%
3 or more	10.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.5%
Electricity	40.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.0%
Fuel oil	13.6%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,270	28.0%
Cohabiting couple	1,553	13.3%
Male householder, no spouse	2,392	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	4,468	38.2%
Households with children under 18	3,896	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,920	25.0%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.5%	48.5%
Married	33.8%	27.6%
Separated	2.7%	2.5%
Widowed	3.0%	7.8%
Divorced	9.9%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 11.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	28.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	270	3.1%
Kindergarten	341	3.9%
Elementary school	3,724	42.6%
High school	1,895	21.7%
College / grad school	2,506	28.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.8%

Retail trade 13.0%

Professional & management 11.4%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Construction 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Other services 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Public administration 1.6%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.8%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.9%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.7%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	3.0%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 25.4%

Under 18 years 31.9%

18 and over 23.2%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 37.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.4%
Retirement income	16.6%
Supplemental Security	13.9%
Cash public assistance	8.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	29.3%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,108	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	43.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.1%
Public insurance	60.2%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	28,830	94.2%
Spanish	5,986	20.8%
Other Indo-European	3,162	11.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1,221	4.2%
Other languages	508	1.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	23,496	76.8%
Born in same state	19,380	63.4%
Born in different state	15,778	51.6%
Foreign born	4,116	13.5%
Naturalized citizen	7,094	23.2%
Not a US citizen	3,922	55.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,980	9.7%
French	1,454	4.8%
Arab	719	2.4%
German	629	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	216	0.7%
Norwegian	207	0.7%
Polish	12	0%
Irish	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	90.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01605

What city is ZIP code 01605 in?

ZIP code 01605 is primarily assigned to Worcester, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01605 in?

ZIP code 01605 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 01605 mostly rentals?

70% of occupied units in ZIP code 01605 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01605?

25% of residents in ZIP code 01605 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 01605?

Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 01605 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the population of ZIP code 01605?

ZIP code 01605 has an estimated population of 30,590 residents, with a density of 5,410 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 01605 in?

ZIP code 01605 observes the EST timezone.