| Official Zip Code Name | Worcester |
| Zip Code State | Massachusetts |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Worcester |
| Area Code | 508 / 774 |
| Current Population: | 19916 |
| Racial Majority: | White 53.85% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Hispanic 40.5% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 7.6% |
| Median Household Income | $45106 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $43420 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 24.9 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EST |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 528 - 532 ft. |
| Area | 5 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 42.24302600, -71.84355800 |
The current unemployment level in 01603 is 7.6% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 4.1% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 6.2% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 01603 increased to 19916 from 17467 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 01603 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 01603 public schools is Hispanic. 81.6% of students in 01603 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10974 | 53.85% | 10330 | +6% |
| Black Or African American | 1714 | 8.41% | 1987 | -14% |
| Hispanic | 4849 | 23.79% | 4925 | -2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 72 | 0.35% | 50 | +44% |
| Asian | 2483 | 12.18% | 2096 | +18% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.17% | 6 | +483% |
| Other Race | 94 | 0.21% | 94 | -55% |
| Two Or More Races | 428 | 1.04% | 428 | -51% |
| White | 25.6% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 15.5% |
| Hispanic | 40.5% |
| Asian | 14.7% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 3.4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19916 | 17467 |
| Male Population | 49.70% | |
| Female Population | 50.30% | |
| Total Households | 7289 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 81.6% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 71.4% |
| Median Household Income | $45106 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 55.30% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 31.90% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 12.80% |
| 01603 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Massachusetts District 2 | Jim McGovern | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Massachusetts Congressional Districts | ||
| 01610 - Worcester |
| 01608 - Worcester |
| 01501 - Auburn |
| 01524 - Leicester |
| 01607 - Worcester |
| 01609 - Worcester |
| 01611 - Cherry Valley |
| 01602 - Worcester |
| Worcester, MA |
Zip Code 01603 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 15 | 17 | 25 | 35 | 46 | 55 | 61 | 59 | 51 | 39 | 31 | 21 | 38 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 33 | 35 | 44 | 56 | 68 | 76 | 81 | 79 | 71 | 60 | 48 | 37 | 57 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.06 | 3.14 | 4.25 | 3.96 | 3.97 | 3.85 | 3.99 | 3.94 | 4.13 | 4.44 | 4.28 | 3.74 | 47.76 |
| Hadwen Park |
| College Hill |
| South Worcester |
| University Park |
| Webster Square |
| Columbus Park |