ZIP Code 01562

In ZIP code 01562, near Worcester, households bring in a median of $80,533 a year, while per-capita income sits at $45,204. A median home value of $382,000 paired with a 1.28% county property tax rate works out to roughly $4,890 in annual property taxes, a real line item against that income. Sales tax adds 6.25% to most purchases. Together these costs shape how far each paycheck stretches, with housing and taxes claiming a meaningful share of earnings before everyday spending even begins.