The 01608 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Worcester, MA in Worcester County in the United States. The current population estimate is 4,471. About 8.6% of residents in ZIP Code 01608 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 28.2 years. In this Massachusetts region, an estimated 67.7% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $17,598. Median househould income in this region is $31,384, while about 40% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 01608 is $31,384, while the region's mean household income is $38,687. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $17,598. The per capita income in ZIP Code 01608 of $17,598 is approximately 59.79% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 40.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately321.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.3% of the population in 01608 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 18.3% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.7% of 01608 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 20.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 18.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 5.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 1.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.7% |
In ZIP Code 01608, 67.7% of the population graduated high school, while 25.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 12.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.8% in this Worcester County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 12.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 19.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 23.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 14.2% |
| Associate's degree | 4.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 01608, 96.9% is one race, while 3.1% are two or more races. Approximately 43.5% of 01608 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 01608 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (53.0%), followed by Black or African American (23.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53.0% |
| Black or African American | 23.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.8% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 16.6% |
In ZIP Code 01608, 49.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 32.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 5.7% of homes. Lastly, 7.5% 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 | 49.7% |
| Spanish | 32.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 5.7% |
| Other languages | 7.5% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 01608, an estimated 51.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Worcester County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 51.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 01608 are younger than average. The median age of 28.2 years in ZIP Code 01608 is approximately 25.98% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 8.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.5% of the population in 01608 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.4% of 01608 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 10.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 12.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 20.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 2.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.1% |
| 85 years and over | 0.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 01608 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 01608 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 01608 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 01608 | 13.13¢/kWh | 7.38¢/kWh | 5.14¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 29.94¢/kWh | 22.46¢/kWh | 18.94¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.47¢/kWh | 12.96¢/kWh | 8.3¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 01608 | 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 01608, 59.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.8 minutes. Approximately 36.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 01608 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.3% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 01608 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.0% |
| Retail trade | 14.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.1% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 36.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.6% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |