The 01604 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Worcester, MA in Worcester County in the United States. The current population estimate is 38,191. About 15.5% of residents in ZIP Code 01604 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 34.7 years. In this Massachusetts region, an estimated 86.6% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $29,183. Median househould income is approximately $55,665, and an estimated 13% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 01604 is $55,665, while the region's mean household income is $72,347. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,183. The per capita income in ZIP Code 01604 of $29,183 is approximately 33.31% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 13.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately37.89% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.8% of the population in 01604 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.6% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.4% of 01604 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 16.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.4% |
In ZIP Code 01604, 86.6% of the population graduated high school, while 29.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.5% in this Worcester County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 30.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.5% |
| Associate's degree | 9.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 20.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 01604, 96.2% is one race, while 3.8% are two or more races. Approximately 22.7% of 01604 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 01604 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (67.9%), followed by Black or African American (15.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Black or African American | 15.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 8.7% |
In ZIP Code 01604, 61.8% 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 9.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 7.5% of homes. Lastly, 6.6% 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 | 61.8% |
| Spanish | 15.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 9.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 7.5% |
| Other languages | 6.6% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 01604 in January 2025 comes in at $421,496. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $417,393 median value in August 2024, and 5% higher than the $401,509 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 01604, an estimated 41.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 12.4% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Worcester County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $421,496 |
| Dec 2024 | $420,844 |
| Nov 2024 | $420,017 |
| Oct 2024 | $419,572 |
| Sep 2024 | $418,788 |
| Aug 2024 | $417,393 |
| Jul 2024 | $415,543 |
| Jun 2024 | $413,612 |
| May 2024 | $411,297 |
| Apr 2024 | $408,006 |
| Mar 2024 | $404,413 |
| Feb 2024 | $401,509 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 41.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 01604 are younger than average. The median age of 34.7 years in ZIP Code 01604 is approximately 8.92% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.2% of the population in 01604 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 01604 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 19.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.7% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 01604 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 01604 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 01604 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.92 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.42% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.34% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 01604 | 13.13¢/kWh | 7.38¢/kWh | 5.14¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 30.41¢/kWh | 22.08¢/kWh | 18.52¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 01604 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.88 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.55 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.09 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.61 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.52 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.65 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.93 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.63 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.57 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.54 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.82 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.23 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 01604, 66.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.2 minutes. Approximately 31.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 01604 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.1% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 01604 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.2% |
| Retail trade | 13.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.7% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 31.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.1% |
| Public administration | 3.2% |