The 01603 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Worcester, MA in Worcester County in the United States. The current population estimate is 19,731. About 16.8% of residents in ZIP Code 01603 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 36.1 years. In this Massachusetts region, an estimated 82.9% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $24,415. Median househould income is at $42,904, with an estimated 16% of the population living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 01603 is $42,904, while the region's mean household income is $62,545. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,415. The per capita income in ZIP Code 01603 of $24,415 is approximately 44.21% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 16.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately71.58% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.4% of the population in 01603 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.3% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 3.1% of 01603 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 13.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.1% |
In ZIP Code 01603, 82.9% of the population graduated high school, while 21.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.7% in this Worcester County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 33.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.8% |
| Associate's degree | 8.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 01603, 96.7% is one race, while 3.3% are two or more races. Approximately 22.5% of 01603 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 01603 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (69.8%), followed by Black or African American (13.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
| Asian | 13.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 5.5% |
In ZIP Code 01603, 62.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 15.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 11.6% of homes. Lastly, 3.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Worcester County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 62.4% |
| Spanish | 15.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 6.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 11.6% |
| Other languages | 3.7% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 01603, an estimated 53.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 11.0% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Worcester County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 53.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 01603 are younger than average. The median age of 36.1 years in ZIP Code 01603 is approximately 5.25% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.1% of the population in 01603 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.8% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 01603 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 9.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.3% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 01603 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.88 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.45% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.95% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 01603 | 13.13¢/kWh | 7.38¢/kWh | 5.14¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 28.34¢/kWh | 21.32¢/kWh | 18.53¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.45¢/kWh | 12.68¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 01603 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.78 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.65 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.13 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.56 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.41 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.51 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.99 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.72 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.35 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.33 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.85 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.27 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 01603, 61.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.6 minutes. Approximately 26.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 01603 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.4% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 01603 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 11.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.5% |
| Retail trade | 11.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.3% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.1% |
| Public administration | 2.1% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 01603, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 01603 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Worcester County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 10 |
| Debt collection | 3 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 1 |
| Mortgage | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 5 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 4 |
| Written notification about debt | 2 |
| False statements or representation | 1 |
| Fraud or scam | 1 |
| Other | 2 |