ZIP Code 01545

In ZIP code 01545, near Worcester, homes carry a median value of $592,300 while the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 1.28%, translating into a substantial annual bill. Households here earn a median of $139,302, and per-capita income reaches $68,008, giving many owners the means to absorb that cost without straining. The relationship between earnings and assessed value shapes how comfortably taxes fit into a household's finances. A combined sales tax of 6.25% applies to purchases as well, adding another layer to the overall cost of living in this part of Massachusetts.