01606 ZIP Code — Worcester, MA
Worcester County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01606 is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 5.99 square miles and serves a population of 22,636 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508.
About ZIP code 01606
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 $304,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $82,640.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
22,636
population
5.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01606 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01606
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01606. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Worcester | Acceptable |
| Worcester | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
01605 Worcester (1.7 mi)
01609 Worcester (2.5 mi)
01520 Holden (3.2 mi)
01583 West Boylston (3.2 mi)
01653 Worcester (3.5 mi)
01655 Worcester (3.5 mi)
01602 Worcester (3.8 mi)
01608 Worcester (3.8 mi)
01546 Shrewsbury (4.4 mi)
01545 Shrewsbury (4.6 mi)
01604 Worcester (4.7 mi)
01505 Boylston (4.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,636 |
| Population density | 3,779 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.99 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.30 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.3133 |
| Longitude | -71.7963 |
| 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 | 34.7% | 33.6% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.5% | 27.5% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.6% | 28.7% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 6.3% | 10.3% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
22,636
Population
3,779
People per sq mi
39.9
Median age
$82,640
Median household income
$40,904
Per capita income
$304,200
Median home value
$1,432
Median monthly rent
65.8%
Home ownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
6,470
Housing units
40.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
457
Under 5
462
663
5–9
671
590
10–14
597
823
15–19
832
693
20–24
701
1,809
25–34
1,829
1,216
35–44
1,229
1,646
45–54
1,665
875
55–59
885
839
60–64
848
955
65–74
965
447
75–84
452
242
85+
245
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,539 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 18,097 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,306 | 14.6% |
| Median age | 39.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.7%
Two or more races
10%
Hispanic or Latino
9.8%
Black or African American
9.7%
Asian
5.9%
Other race
3.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,244 | 60.7% |
| Two or more races | 2,522 | 10% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,461 | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 2,426 | 9.7% |
| Asian | 1,475 | 5.9% |
| Other race | 969 | 3.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.7% | 33.6% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.5% | 27.5% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.6% | 28.7% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 6.3% | 10.3% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
5.6%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
12.1%
$75k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k+
10.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.4% |
| $200k+ | 10.2% |
| Median income | $82,640 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
4.5%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k–$300k
35.2%
$300k–$500k
47.0%
$500k–$1M
3.9%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $304,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,432 |
| Owner occupied | 65.8% |
| Renter occupied | 34.2% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
| Single-family detached | 53.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.8% |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 35.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.4% |
| 3 or more | 16.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 54.6% |
| Electricity | 14.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.5% |
| Fuel oil | 23.9% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 2.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,622 | 40.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 675 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,743 | 19.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,978 | 33.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,548 | 28.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,519 | 27.9% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.7% | 34.4% |
| Married | 41.2% | 39.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 17.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
26.0%
Some college, no degree
17.9%
Associate's degree
7.2%
Bachelor's degree
22.3%
Graduate / professional
17.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 96 | 1.7% |
| Kindergarten | 359 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,987 | 35.1% |
| High school | 1,427 | 25.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,792 | 31.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
36.6%
Retail trade
10.3%
Manufacturing
10.1%
Professional & management
8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Construction
5.6%
Other services
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Public administration
4.1%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.9% |
| Service | 16.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.1% |
| Production & transportation | 11.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.6% |
| Government | 16.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.1% |
| Carpool | 13.4% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 9.9% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.6 |
Poverty
All people
10.4%
Under 18 years
16.7%
18 and over
8.8%
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
17.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.1% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.7% |
| High blood pressure | 29.7% |
| High cholesterol | 31.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 27.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.5% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 22.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 7.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.2% |
| Visited dentist | 71.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 789 | 4.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 and over | 40.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.4% |
| Public insurance | 35.7% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,717 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 2,054 | 9.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,104 | 5.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 527 | 2.4% |
| Other languages | 379 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,449 | 85.9% |
| Born in same state | 18,279 | 80.8% |
| Born in different state | 14,841 | 65.6% |
| Foreign born | 1,170 | 5.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,187 | 14.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,978 | 62.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,001 | 22.1% |
| French | 1,444 | 6.4% |
| Arab | 1,094 | 4.8% |
| German | 734 | 3.2% |
| Irish | 104 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 68 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 57 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 45 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 21 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.8% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01606
What city is ZIP code 01606 in?
ZIP code 01606 is primarily assigned to Worcester, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01606 in?
ZIP code 01606 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of ZIP code 01606?
ZIP code 01606 has an estimated population of 22,636 residents, with a density of 3,780 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01606?
The median home value in ZIP code 01606 is $304,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 01606?
The median household income in ZIP code 01606 is $82,640, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 01606 in?
ZIP code 01606 observes the EST timezone.