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ZIP Code 01520
Worcester, MA, Worcester County
Population
16,912
Land area
18.8sq mi
People per sq mi
898
City
Worcester
ZIP 01520 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 01520 at a glance
- The median household income is $148,125, 42% above the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $478,300 (15% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,775 a month.
Local data for ZIP 01520
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 01520, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$148,125
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median home value
$478,300
Prices +3.4% in a year
Median rent
$1,775/mo
Homeownership
86.3%
Bachelor's or higher
57.5%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
26.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
284
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,767
$136M annual payroll
PPP loans
$27.04M
339 loans
Campaign donations
$86.29K
71% D, 2% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 01520, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,768
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,081
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 17°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 01520, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.5%
U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.0%
U.S. 11.1% -8.1 pts
Cities in ZIP 01520
ZIP codes near 01520
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 01522Rutland | 3 mi | 15.7 |
| 01606Worcester | 3.1 mi | 6 |
| 01583Worcester | 3.7 mi | 12.6 |
| 01609Worcester | 4.1 mi | 3.7 |
| 01602Worcester | 4.5 mi | 5.8 |
| 01605Worcester | 5 mi | 5.7 |
| 01612Rutland | 5.2 mi | 15.3 |
| 01608Worcester | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| 01603Worcester | 6.4 mi | 4.5 |
| 01543Rutland | 6.7 mi | 35.1 |
| 01505Clinton | 6.7 mi | 16.1 |
| 01610Worcester | 6.9 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 01520?
- ZIP code 01520 is in Worcester, MA (Worcester County).
- What county is ZIP code 01520 in?
- ZIP code 01520 is mostly in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- How many people live in ZIP code 01520?
- About 16,912 people live in the 01520 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.