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Worcester, NY

Census-designated place in Otsego County, New York. ZIP codes: 12197.

Population

1,032

Land area

8.6sq mi

People per sq mi

120

ZIP codes

1

Worcester and its ZIP codes

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Worcester at a glance

  • Worcester is 71% less dense than New York as a whole.
  • The median household income is $64,474, 25% below the New York median of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,700 (66% below New York).

Local data for Worcester, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Worcester, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$64,474

Poverty rate

35.9%

Median home value

$145,700

Homeownership

86.1%

Bachelor's or higher

23.8%

Median age

35.0

Average commute

33.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (148), German Americans (141), Italian Americans (131).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Otsego County. PPP loans are for Worcester.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,539

22,645 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,383

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$418M

FY 2026, $7,137 per person

PPP loans

$314K

27 loans, 52 jobs reported

Otsego County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Worcester, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.4%
  • Carpooled6.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked5.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home10.5%

Average one-way commute: 33.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Worcester, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

719

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

256

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

73° / 14°F

47.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Worcester, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.8%

U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts

Diabetes

12.0%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

13.7%

U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.5%

U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts

ZIP codes in Worcester

1 in or overlapping Worcester. Population shown

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Cities near Worcester

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
East WorcesterCensus-designated place4.4 mi2.5
WestfordCensus-designated place4.6 mi1.6
SchenevusCensus-designated place4.9 mi1
RichmondvilleVillage9.9 mi1.8
MilfordVillage10 mi0.4
JeffersonCensus-designated place11 mi1.1
Hartwick SeminaryCensus-designated place11 mi2
CooperstownVillage12 mi1.6
PortlandvilleCensus-designated place12 mi0.2
Davenport CenterCensus-designated place13 mi3.1
Cherry ValleyVillage14 mi0.5
StamfordVillage14 mi1.3
CobleskillVillage15 mi3.6
Fly CreekCensus-designated place15 mi1.6
Sharon SpringsVillage15 mi1.8
Mount VisionCensus-designated place16 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Worcester, NY in?
Worcester is in Otsego County, New York.
What ZIP codes are in Worcester, NY?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Worcester include 12197.
What is the population of Worcester, NY?
About 1,032 people live in Worcester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Worcester?
Nearby places include East Worcester (4.4 mi), Westford (4.6 mi), Schenevus (4.9 mi), Richmondville (9.9 mi), Milford (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023