ZIP Code 01605

In Worcester's 01605 ZIP code, homes carry a median value of $392,100 while the county's 1.28% effective property tax rate translates into a substantial annual bill — roughly $5,000 before any exemptions. Households here earn a median of $54,642, so that tax alone would absorb close to a tenth of pre-tax income, a heavier share than many homeowners elsewhere face. Per-capita income sits at $31,308. Adding the 6.25% combined sales tax on everyday purchases further tightens budgets, making ownership in this ZIP a genuine stretch for many working households.