ZIP Code 01609 Demographics & Data

About Worcester, MA (ZIP Code 01609)

Massachusetts

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 01609

The 01609 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Worcester, MA in Worcester County in the United States. The current population estimate is 21,628. About 20.4% of residents in ZIP Code 01609 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 33.2 years. In this Massachusetts region, an estimated 84.0% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $31,337. An estimated 10% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $45,992.

Population in 01609

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 01609 is 21,628.

Worcester, MA

The 01609 ZIP Code is associated with Worcester, MA in Worcester County.

Area Codes associated with 01609

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 01609 include 508, 774, and 978.

Sunrise / Sunset in 01609

Sunrise: 6:58 am
Sunset: 4:15 pm
Sunrise in 01609 6:58 am
Sunrise in 01609 4:15 pm

Weather forecast for 01609

This Afternoon's forecast for 01609: Mostly sunny. High near 48, with temperatures falling to around 41 in the afternoon. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

Current air quality in 01609

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 01609 Fair

Internet in 01609

In ZIP Code 01609, an estimated 85.3% of households have a computer, while 77.2% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 01609

Males make up an estimated 51.6% of the overall population in ZIP Code 01609, while females comprise about 48.4%.

Health Insurance in 01609

Approximately 6.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 01609 (Worcester, MA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 01609

The median household income in ZIP Code 01609 is $45,992, while the region's mean household income is $81,075. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,337. The per capita income in ZIP Code 01609 of $31,337 is approximately 28.39% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 9.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately3.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 14.1% of the population in 01609 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 13.5% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 5.5% of 01609 residents earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 01609. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 01609

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 11.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 9.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 13.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 10.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 7.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 14.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 6.2%
$200,000 or more per year 8.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 01609

In ZIP Code 01609, 84.0% of the population graduated high school, while 40.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 19.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.5% in this Worcester County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 01609

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 10.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 21.5%
Some college, no degree 14.6%
Associate's degree 7.1%
Bachelor's degree 21.4%
Graduate or professional degree 19.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 01609. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 01609

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 01609, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 17.9% of 01609 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 01609 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (80.4%), followed by Black or African American (10.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 01609. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 01609

Industry Percent
White 80.4%
Black or African American 10.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 6.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 5.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 01609

In ZIP Code 01609, 73.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 13.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.3% of homes. Lastly, 2.8% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Worcester County region.

Language Spoken in 01609

Language Spoken Percent
English only 73.6%
Spanish 13.1%
Other Indo-European languages 6.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 4.3%
Other languages 2.8%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 01609. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 01609

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 01609, an estimated 48.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 10.7% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Worcester County region.

Age of Housing in 01609

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 5.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 5.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 10.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 8.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 7.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 6.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 48.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 01609. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 01609

Residents of ZIP Code 01609 are younger than average. The median age of 33.2 years in ZIP Code 01609 is approximately 12.86% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 88.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.8% of the population in 01609 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 14.3% are aged 15 to 19 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.4% of 01609 residents are aged under 5 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 01609. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 01609

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 2.4%
5 to 9 years 3.1%
10 to 14 years 3.7%
15 to 19 years 14.3%
20 to 24 years 15.8%
25 to 34 years 12.5%
35 to 44 years 9.7%
45 to 54 years 10.3%
55 to 59 years 5.7%
60 to 64 years 5.5%
65 to 74 years 9.7%
75 to 84 years 3.9%
85 years and over 3.4%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 01609 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 01609. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 01609

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 01609 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 01609 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 01609 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 01609

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 01609. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 01609. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 01609

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 01609 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 01609 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.95 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.15% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 01609. This visualizes electricity rates in 01609 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 01609

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 01609 13.13¢/kWh 7.38¢/kWh 5.14¢/kWh
Massachusetts 29.17¢/kWh 20.7¢/kWh 18.03¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.47¢/kWh 8.51¢/kWh

Solar Power in 01609

Month ZIP Code 01609 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.98 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.69 3 6.31
Mar 5.22 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.68 5.13 7.3
May 5.56 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.52 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.76 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.95 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.65 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.39 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.91 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.12 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 01609. This visualizes solar power levels in 01609 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 01609

In 01609, 49.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.5 minutes. Approximately 33.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 01609 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.6% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 01609 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 01609. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 01609

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 8.3%
Manufacturing 7.1%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Retail trade 14.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.4%
Information 1.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 33.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.1%
Other services, except public administration 3.6%
Public administration 2.6%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 01609 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 01609, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 01609 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Worcester County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 01609. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 01609

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 123
Credit reporting or credit repair services 103
Debt collection 11
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 7
Mortgage 7
Other 22
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 01609

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 113
Incorrect information on your report 81
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 23
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 7
Attempts to collect debt not owed 5
Other 44
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 01609. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.