ZIP Code 01501

Homes in ZIP code 01501, near Worcester, carry a median value of $400,800, and the county's 1.28% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $5,130 a year on such a property. That bill lands against a median household income of $116,762, so property taxes absorb a noticeable but not overwhelming share of earnings, while per-capita income sits at $53,489. A combined sales tax of 6.25% applies to purchases in the area. Buyers weighing this market should account for both the purchase price and the ongoing tax obligation tied to it.