01608 ZIP Code — Worcester, MA

Worcester County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01608 is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 0.48 square miles and serves a population of 5,080 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508/774/978.

About ZIP code 01608

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,300. Renters make up the majority at 93%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $41,319. Poverty affects 44% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 26% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 01608 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,080
population
0.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01608 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01608

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City Status
Worcester Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
01655 Worcester (0.3 mi) 01653 Worcester (0.3 mi) 01610 Worcester (1.2 mi) 01604 Worcester (2.1 mi) 01605 Worcester (2.1 mi) 01603 Worcester (2.3 mi) 01607 Worcester (2.4 mi) 01609 Worcester (2.4 mi) 01602 Worcester (2.5 mi) 01606 Worcester (3.8 mi) 01527 Millbury (4.8 mi) 01501 Auburn (4.9 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 5,080
Population density 10,583 / sq mi
State FIPS 25
County FIPS 027
Geography
Land area 0.48 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 42.2586
Longitude -71.8030
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 73.7% 33.6% 31.3%
$50k – $100k 17.7% 27.5% 25.9%
$100k – $200k 7.1% 28.7% 28.5%
Over $200k 1.5% 10.3% 14.3%

Demographics & statistics

5,080
Population
10,583
People per sq mi
29.7
Median age
$41,319
Median household income
$27,192
Per capita income
$156,300
Median home value
$1,450
Median monthly rent
6.9%
Home ownership
43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
Unemployment
455
Housing units
32.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
170
Under 5
157
197
5–9
182
244
10–14
226
103
15–19
96
334
20–24
308
729
25–34
673
331
35–44
305
217
45–54
201
124
55–59
114
74
60–64
69
89
65–74
82
27
75–84
25
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,28625.3%
18 and over3,79474.7%
65 and over2264.4%
Median age29.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21%
Two or more races 16.7%
Black or African American 7.7%
Asian 7%
Other race 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
GroupCount%
White2,28735.6%
Hispanic or Latino1,35021%
Two or more races1,07216.7%
Black or African American4957.7%
Asian4537%
Other race4006.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native3735.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 73.7% 33.6% 31.3%
$50k – $100k 17.7% 27.5% 25.9%
$100k – $200k 7.1% 28.7% 28.5%
Over $200k 1.5% 10.3% 14.3%
Under $10k 16.2%
$10k–$15k 6.7%
$15k–$25k 12.5%
$25k–$35k 7.4%
$35k–$50k 17.5%
$50k–$75k 13.8%
$75k–$100k 7.4%
$100k–$150k 10.5%
$150k–$200k 5.0%
$200k+ 3.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k16.2%
$10k–$15k6.7%
$15k–$25k12.5%
$25k–$35k7.4%
$35k–$50k17.5%
$50k–$75k13.8%
$75k–$100k7.4%
$100k–$150k10.5%
$150k–$200k5.0%
$200k+3.0%
Median income$41,319

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 17.3%
$100k–$150k 26.9%
$150k–$200k 32.7%
$300k–$500k 23.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$156,300
Median rent / month$1,450
Owner occupied6.9%
Renter occupied93.1%
Vacant11.7%
Single-family detached3.6%
Large apartment buildings69.0%
Mobile homes0.6%
Median rooms3.2
Avg household size (owned)2.39

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.8%
2010–201914.0%
2000–20093.9%
1990–199910.3%
1980–19895.1%
1970–197912.5%
1960–19698.9%
1950–19591.2%
1940–19496.8%
1939 or earlier36.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)13.4%
1 bedroom37.2%
2 bedrooms25.4%
3 bedrooms14.2%
4 bedrooms9.8%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle25.0%
1 vehicle60.7%
2 vehicles10.6%
3 or more3.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas34.3%
Electricity60.6%
Propane / LP gas1.3%
Fuel oil2.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family28512.6%
Cohabiting couple27612.3%
Male householder, no spouse83937.2%
Female householder, no spouse85337.9%
Households with children under 1856124.9%
Households with seniors (65+)1918.5%
Average household size2.17

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married72.2%60.3%
Married18.4%18.7%
Separated2.0%8.4%
Widowed0.0%4.1%
Divorced7.4%8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.3%
Some HS, no diploma 8.1%
HS graduate 24.2%
Some college, no degree 11.1%
Associate's degree 8.8%
Bachelor's degree 23.1%
Graduate / professional 9.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher76.6%
Bachelor's or higher32.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool473.4%
Kindergarten211.5%
Elementary school48235.3%
High school18013.2%
College / grad school63746.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.7%
Transportation & utilities 15.2%
Professional & management 11.6%
Manufacturing 9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%
Retail trade 8.8%
Other services 7.3%
Finance & real estate 4.4%
Construction 2.4%
Information 0.7%
Wholesale trade 0.5%
Public administration 0.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts43.3%
Service16.1%
Sales & office18.3%
Natural resources & construction3.8%
Production & transportation18.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.3%
Government6.0%
Self-employed8.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone43.9%
Carpool5.1%
Public transit5.6%
Walk29.5%
Work from home8.0%
Other means7.8%
Avg commute (minutes)25.0

Poverty

All people 43.9%
Under 18 years 67.5%
18 and over 36.1%
Married-couple families 7.0%
Female-led households 66.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security13.0%
Retirement income4.3%
Supplemental Security10.7%
Cash public assistance5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP22.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.0%
High blood pressure28.0%
High cholesterol25.3%
Diabetes11.2%
Heart disease4.9%
Stroke2.7%
Asthma12.0%
Arthritis21.2%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease5.8%
Cancer3.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.8%
Binge drinking16.3%
No physical activity33.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.1%
Depression19.7%
Fair or poor health19.8%
Poor mental health17.6%
Poor physical health11.7%
No health insurance15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.7%
Visited dentist54.9%
Cholesterol screening83.4%
Teeth loss21.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans752.0%
Disability%
Any disability9.4%
Under 185.3%
18–64 years9.8%
65 and over26.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance44.6%
Public insurance55.6%
No insurance2.8%
Uninsured under 191.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only4,75393.6%
Spanish1,22425.8%
Other Indo-European74015.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander1833.9%
Other languages2074.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,70973.0%
Born in same state3,01859.4%
Born in different state2,37546.8%
Foreign born69113.6%
Naturalized citizen1,37127.0%
Not a US citizen54940.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian4158.2%
French1913.8%
Arab811.6%
AncestryCount%
German571.1%
Polish240.5%
Norwegian130.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.4%
Internet access95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01608

What city is ZIP code 01608 in?

ZIP code 01608 is primarily assigned to Worcester, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01608 in?

ZIP code 01608 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 01608 mostly rentals?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 01608 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01608?

44% of residents in ZIP code 01608 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 01608?

Approximately 26% of households in ZIP code 01608 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01608?

The median home value in ZIP code 01608 is $156,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 01608 in?

ZIP code 01608 observes the EST timezone.

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