ZIP Code 01037

In ZIP code 01037, near Worcester, homes carry a median value of $443,000, and the county's 1.28% effective property tax rate translates to roughly $5,670 a year in taxes on such a home. With median household income at $74,722, that bill equals about 7.6% of annual earnings, a meaningful commitment for homeowners. Per-capita income sits at $55,155. Adding a 6.25% combined sales tax on purchases further shapes the cost of living here, so buyers weighing a move should account for both the property tax load and everyday expenses alongside the area's home prices.