01607 ZIP Code — Worcester, MA

Worcester County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01607 is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 3.03 square miles and serves a population of 8,630 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508.

About ZIP code 01607

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 $307,500. Renters make up the majority at 59%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $63,718. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% 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 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 01607 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

8,630

population

3.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01607 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01607

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01607. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Worcester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01610 Worcester (1.7 mi) 01604 Worcester (2 mi) 01527 Millbury (2.4 mi) 01608 Worcester (2.4 mi) 01655 Worcester (2.7 mi) 01653 Worcester (2.7 mi) 01603 Worcester (3.2 mi) 01501 Auburn (3.6 mi) 01605 Worcester (4.4 mi) 01602 Worcester (4.6 mi) 01609 Worcester (4.8 mi) 01536 North Grafton (5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,630
Population density	2,848 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	3.03 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	42.2254
Longitude	-71.7872
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	47.7%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	2.7%	10.3%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

8,630

Population

2,848

People per sq mi

36.3

Median age

$63,718

Median household income

$34,993

Per capita income

$307,500

Median home value

$1,322

Median monthly rent

40.6%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

10.3%

Unemployment

1,865

Housing units

30.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

304

Under 5

315

202

5–9

209

218

10–14

225

219

15–19

226

359

20–24

371

772

25–34

798

598

35–44

618

548

45–54

566

349

55–59

361

213

60–64

221

316

65–74

327

107

75–84

111

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,730	20.0%
18 and over	6,900	80.0%
65 and over	938	10.9%
Median age	36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.8%

Black or African American 17.6%

Two or more races 12.3%

Hispanic or Latino 10.5%

Other race 3.6%

Asian 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,283	54.8%
Black or African American	1,699	17.6%
Two or more races	1,183	12.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1,014	10.5%
Other race	348	3.6%
Asian	117	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.7%	33.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	27.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	28.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	2.7%	10.3%	14.3%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 11.3%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	11.3%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$63,718

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 21.8%

$300k–$500k 46.9%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$307,500
Median rent / month	$1,322
Owner occupied	40.6%
Renter occupied	59.4%
Vacant	9.2%
Single-family detached	28.7%
Large apartment buildings	7.2%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	41.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	13.9%
2 bedrooms	41.2%
3 bedrooms	33.6%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.8%
1 vehicle	39.4%
2 vehicles	27.1%
3 or more	15.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.2%
Electricity	23.4%
Propane / LP gas	7.2%
Fuel oil	25.0%
Wood	0.2%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,073	29.2%
Cohabiting couple	436	11.9%
Male householder, no spouse	993	27.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,175	32.0%
Households with children under 18	912	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	800	21.8%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.9%	37.4%
Married	34.6%	30.1%
Separated	2.1%	1.3%
Widowed	2.9%	8.8%
Divorced	11.5%	22.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 30.4%

Some college, no degree 14.4%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 23.0%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.7%
Bachelor's or higher	30.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	127	6.6%
Kindergarten	51	2.6%
Elementary school	650	33.7%
High school	366	19.0%
College / grad school	732	38.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Professional & management 11.8%

Construction 11.0%

Retail trade 11.0%

Manufacturing 8.3%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Information 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Other services 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Public administration 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.1%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.7%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.6%
Carpool	15.2%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 25.2%

18 and over 16.6%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 25.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.4%
Retirement income	15.2%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	7.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	28.1%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	158	2.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	39.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.9%
Public insurance	49.0%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,011	92.8%
Spanish	1,001	12.5%
Other Indo-European	377	4.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	242	3.0%
Other languages	57	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,904	80.0%
Born in same state	6,331	73.4%
Born in different state	5,139	59.5%
Foreign born	573	6.6%
Naturalized citizen	1,726	20.0%
Not a US citizen	1,198	69.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,326	15.4%
French	366	4.2%
German	260	3%
Arab	162	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	74	0.9%
English	41	0.5%
Polish	16	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01607

What city is ZIP code 01607 in?

ZIP code 01607 is primarily assigned to Worcester, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01607 in?

ZIP code 01607 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 01607 mostly rentals?

59% of occupied units in ZIP code 01607 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01607?

18% of residents in ZIP code 01607 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01607?

The median home value in ZIP code 01607 is $307,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 01607?

ZIP code 01607 has an estimated population of 8,630 residents, with a density of 2,852 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 01607 in?

ZIP code 01607 observes the EST timezone.