ZIP Code 01608 - Worcester Massachusetts
Overview
ZIP Code 01608 is located in Worcester Massachusetts. 01608 is entirely within Worcester County. Regionally, 01608 is located in Metro Boston.
ZIP Code 01608 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Worcester |
| Primary County | Worcester County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 5,080 |
| Area Code(s) | 508 / 774 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 01608 Map
01608 Demographics
01608 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 01608 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 01608 is 4.6%.
| Population | 5,080 |
| Population Growth Rate | 41.86% |
| Population Density | 9,763 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,465 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $37,962 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $467,870 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 40.02% |
01608 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,973 | 35.61% |
| Black | 497 | 8.97% |
| Hispanic | 2,217 | 40.02% |
| Asian | 424 | 7.65% |
| Native American | 429 | 7.74% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
01608 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 126 | 9.75% |
| Bachelor Degree | 225 | 17.41% |
| High School Diploma | 362 | 28.02% |
| No High School Diploma | 76 | 5.88% |
| GED or Alternate | 108 | 8.36% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 141 | 10.91% |
| Associates Degree | 136 | 10.53% |
| Masters Degree | 46 | 3.56% |
| Professional Degree | 24 | 1.86% |
| Doctorate Degree | 48 | 3.72% |
01608 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.26083755, -71.80174255 |
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| Region | Metro Boston |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Worcester, MA-CT |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 0.52034362 Square Miles |
01608 Schools
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01608 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 59c - Southern New England Coastal Plains and Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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