ZIP Code 01542

Households in ZIP code 01542, near Worcester, bring in a median of $96,111 a year, with per-capita income at $48,146. A median home value of $405,100 carries an effective property tax rate of 1.28% at the county level, which works out to meaningful annual outlays for owners. Sales taxes add 6.25% to most purchases in the area. Together these figures sketch a budget where housing and everyday spending claim a real share of earnings, though the income level leaves some flexibility after taxes and essentials are covered.