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ZIP Code 01602 - Worcester Massachusetts

Overview

ZIP Code 01602 is located in Worcester Massachusetts. Portions of 01602 are also in Paxton. 01602 is entirely within Worcester County. Regionally, 01602 is located in Metro Boston.

ZIP Code 01602 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameWorcester
Primary CountyWorcester County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)25,869
Area Code(s)508 / 774
Current Time
EDT

ZIP Code 01602 Map

Map of ZIP Code 01602 in Worcester, MA — click to open interactive map

01602 Demographics

01602 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Massachusetts based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 01602 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 01602 is White. The current unemployment level in 01602 is 4.6%.

Population25,869
Population Growth Rate0%
Population Density4,073 People per Square Mile
Total Households9,089
Percentage High Income Households3.8%
Median Household Income (2021)$76,287
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$334,130
Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026)4.6%
Sales Tax Rate (2025)6.2%
Majority Race/EthnicityWhite - 74.65%
Public School Majority Race/EthnicityWhite - 41.91%

01602 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityTotalPercentage
White20,18674.54%
Black2,3188.56%
Hispanic3,08811.4%
Asian1,4235.25%
Native American270.1%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander390.14%

01602 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityTotalPercentage
White1,46144.29%
Black42112.76%
Hispanic1,20336.47%
Asian2036.15%
Native American90.27%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander20.06%

01602 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education LevelTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1,0467.01%
Bachelor Degree3,87725.97%
High School Diploma3,29422.07%
No High School Diploma2131.43%
GED or Alternate2601.74%
1 or More Years of College1,93912.99%
Associates Degree1,1447.66%
Masters Degree2,23014.94%
Professional Degree5553.72%
Doctorate Degree3682.47%

01602 Geography

Coordinates42.27238464, -71.8499527
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 01602
Neighborhoods in 01602
RegionMetro Boston
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaWorcester, MA-CT
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area6 Square Miles

01602 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6a: -10F to -5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion59c - Southern New England Coastal Plains and Hills
01602 Annual Climate Data
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)15172535465561595139312138
Avg Max Temp (°F)33354456687681797160483757
Avg Precip (In.)4.063.144.253.963.973.853.993.944.134.444.283.7447.76

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