Zip code 01610: Worcester, Massachusetts

Q: What city is zip code 01610?

01610 is assigned to Worcester, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 01610 in?

01610 is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Q: What is the population of 01610?

About 30,444 people live in 01610, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 01610?

The median household income in 01610 is $51,472.

Q: What zip codes are near 01610?

The closest zip codes to 01610 are 01601, 01608, 01614, 01615, 01603.

Residential delivery areaWorcester CountyEastern Time

Population

30,444

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$309K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,523/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

26.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

2.1 sq mi

14,280 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 01610

01610 is a dense urban zip code in Worcester, Massachusetts (Worcester County), covering 2.1 sq mi of land. About 30,444 people live here, or 14,280 per square mile. The median resident is 26.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $51,472 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 30.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $308,700, or 6.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 19% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,523 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.8 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and cleaning and personal care. 67% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 01610 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate30.5%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MA 10%15th of 519 in MA
Population density14,280/sq mi
95th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MA 903/sq mi35th of 522 in MA
Diversity index69.2
92nd
U.S. 61.4 · MA 52.723rd of 522 in MA
Unemployment rate8.4%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MA 5.2%41st of 520 in MA
Income inequality (Gini)0.499
88th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MA 0.48967th of 517 in MA
Foreign-born residents28.4%
85th
U.S. 14.1% · MA 18%52nd of 522 in MA
Rent-burdened renters59.9%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MA 51.8%119th of 506 in MA
Housing vacancy8.8%
65th
U.S. 10.1% · MA 8.1%165th of 519 in MA
Median gross rent$1,523
57th
U.S. $1,413 · MA $1,762268th of 461 in MA
Healthcare workers9.7%
53rd
U.S. 9.7% · MA 10.3%280th of 520 in MA
Population30,444
50th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MA 7,044,05658th of 522 in MA
Median home value$308,700
45th
U.S. $332,700 · MA $562,100451st of 506 in MA
Residents under 1821.6%
45th
U.S. 22% · MA 19.4%151st of 522 in MA
Uninsured rate5.6%
39th
U.S. 8.4% · MA 2.6%28th of 521 in MA
Average commute22.8 min
28th
U.S. 26.4 min · MA 29.1 min421st of 504 in MA
Bachelor's degree or higher18.8%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MA 47.3%502nd of 521 in MA
Work from home7.3%
18th
U.S. 15.1% · MA 18.6%467th of 520 in MA
Tech workers1.2%
17th
U.S. 3.8% · MA 4.9%438th of 520 in MA
Broadband access86.1%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MA 92.8%477th of 518 in MA
Government workers8.8%
11th
U.S. 14.5% · MA 12.7%423rd of 520 in MA
Median household income$51,472
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MA $103,960489th of 503 in MA
Self-employed workers5.9%
9th
U.S. 10% · MA 8.8%434th of 520 in MA
Per capita income$24,321
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MA $57,897508th of 522 in MA
Veterans2%
6th
U.S. 6.2% · MA 4.3%467th of 522 in MA
Median earnings per worker$32,331
5th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MA $62,095505th of 519 in MA
Residents 65 and older7.9%
3rd
U.S. 17.2% · MA 17.9%506th of 522 in MA
Median age26.6
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · MA 40510th of 522 in MA
Homeownership rate19.2%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MA 62.5%499th of 518 in MA

Measure	01610	Worcester	MA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MA
Poverty rateWeakness	30.5%	10.3%	10%	12.5%	96th	15th of 519
Population density	14,280/sq mi	574/sq mi	903/sq mi	95/sq mi	95th	35th of 522
Diversity index	69.2	48	52.7	61.4	92nd	23rd of 522
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.4%	5.3%	5.2%	5.2%	89th	41st of 520
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.499	0.453	0.489	0.483	88th	67th of 517
Foreign-born residents	28.4%	14.5%	18%	14.1%	85th	52nd of 522
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	59.9%	50.6%	51.8%	51.1%	83rd	119th of 506
Housing vacancy	8.8%	5.5%	8.1%	10.1%	65th	165th of 519
Median gross rent	$1,523	$1,426	$1,762	$1,413	57th	268th of 461
Healthcare workers	9.7%	10.7%	10.3%	9.7%	53rd	280th of 520
Population	30,444	867,788	7,044,056	334,922,499	50th	58th of 522
Median home value	$308,700	$423,700	$562,100	$332,700	45th	451st of 506
Residents under 18	21.6%	20.6%	19.4%	22%	45th	151st of 522
Uninsured rate	5.6%	2.5%	2.6%	8.4%	39th	28th of 521
Average commute	22.8 min	29.2 min	29.1 min	26.4 min	28th	421st of 504
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.8%	39.7%	47.3%	35.7%	18th	502nd of 521
Work from home	7.3%	15.6%	18.6%	15.1%	18th	467th of 520
Tech workers	1.2%	4.2%	4.9%	3.8%	17th	438th of 520
Broadband accessWeakness	86.1%	92.9%	92.8%	91%	15th	477th of 518
Government workers	8.8%	13.9%	12.7%	14.5%	11th	423rd of 520
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,472	$95,939	$103,960	$80,734	10th	489th of 503
Self-employed workers	5.9%	7.8%	8.8%	10%	9th	434th of 520
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,321	$48,914	$57,897	$44,673	7th	508th of 522
Veterans	2%	5%	4.3%	6.2%	6th	467th of 522
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$32,331	$57,879	$62,095	$49,666	5th	505th of 519
Residents 65 and older	7.9%	17%	17.9%	17.2%	3rd	506th of 522
Median age	26.6	40.2	40	38.9	2nd	510th of 522
Homeownership rateWeakness	19.2%	65.8%	62.5%	65.2%	2nd	499th of 518

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

26%

18–24

17%

25–34

11%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

26.6

Under 18

21.6%

65 and over

7.9%

Race and ethnicity

White32%
Black13%
Hispanic42%
Asian6%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.6%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

69.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

28.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

41.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

33%

Spanish

44%

Other Indo-European

10%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 9,744
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 58.2%
Married couples: 26.8%
Living alone: 27.8%
Veterans (of adults): 2%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

30%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

01610

$51,472

Worcester Co.

$95,939

Massachusetts

$103,960

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,321

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

30.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.499

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

01610

$308,700

Worcester Co.

$423,700

Massachusetts

$562,100

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

01610

$1,523

Worcester Co.

$1,426

Massachusetts

$1,762

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

13%

2–4 units

57%

5–19 units

16%

20+ units

14%

Mobile home

0.2%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 10,679
Owner-occupied: 19.2%
Vacant: 8.8%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 4.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 59.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 33.8%
Home value to income: 6.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

59%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

11%

Bicycle

0.8%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

19%

10–19

31%

20–29

19%

30–44

17%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

61%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

11%

Office and admin

10%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Healthcare

10%

Food service

Construction and repair

Production

Education

Sales

Management

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

15%

Education

14%

Retail

13%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Manufacturing

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Public administration

Information

0.6%

Agriculture and mining

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$32,331

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	01610	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$42,564	$74,888
Service	$16,348	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,356	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$37,199	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,482	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

24%

High school

35%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 76%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.5%
Households with broadband: 86.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 67.3%
No internet access: 13%
Without health insurance: 5.6%
Limited-English households: 20.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Worcester
State: Massachusetts
County: Worcester County
Center point: 42.2471° N, 71.8084° W
Land area: 2.1 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Worcester100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 01610

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
01601	Worcester, MA · PO box	1.1 mi	—	—	—
01608	Worcester, MA	1.1 mi	4,932	$45,687	$153,600
01614	Worcester, MA · PO box	1.1 mi	—	—	—
01615	Worcester, MA · PO box	1.1 mi	—	—	—
01603	Worcester, MA	1.8 mi	20,868	$66,049	$331,300
01607	Worcester, MA	1.8 mi	8,706	$78,727	$377,200
01604	Worcester, MA	2.1 mi	39,812	$73,505	$352,500
01602	Worcester, MA	2.7 mi	27,092	$91,764	$417,300
01609	Worcester, MA	2.9 mi	22,047	$68,381	$444,000
01605	Worcester, MA	3.1 mi	30,579	$54,642	$392,100
01613	Worcester, MA · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
01611	Cherry Valley, MA	3.5 mi	2,299	$109,868	$359,800

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Questions about 01610

What city is zip code 01610?

01610 is assigned to Worcester, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 01610 in?

01610 is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of 01610?

About 30,444 people live in 01610, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 01610 in?

01610 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 01610?

The median household income in 01610 is $51,472.

What zip codes are near 01610?

The closest zip codes to 01610 are 01601, 01608, 01614, 01615, 01603.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 01610, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.