Housing Insights for ZIP Code 01604 (Worcester, MA)

Housing Summary for ZIP Code 01604

Homeowners

The median home value in ZIP Code 01604 (Worcester, MA) is $227,800. Approximately 44.9% of homes in this region are owner-occupied units, and the estimated homeowner vacancy rate is currently 0.2%.

The average occupancy of owner-occupied units in ZIP Code 01604 is 2.73 occupants, while owner-occupied units have an aggregate average size of 2.48 bedrooms per housing unit.

Renters

In the 01604 ZIP Code, an estimated 55.1% of all housing units are occupied by renters. This ZIP-defined region has is an estimated rental vacany rate of 2.2%.

Among renter-occupied units in this ZIP, the average occupancy is 2.40 occupants, while renters in this Worcester County region spend an average of 0% of their income on housing rental costs.

Housing Stats for ZIP Code 01604

See the table below for a regional snapshot of data related to both owner-occupied housing and rentals in ZIP Code 01604.

ZIP 01604 Massachusetts U.S.
Median Home Value $227,800 $656,427 $364,385
Owner-Occupied Housing Units 44.9% 62.4% 64.0%
Homeowner Vacancy Rate 0.2% 1.0% 1.6%
Average Size of Owner-Occupied Unit 2.73 2.69 2.70
Average # of Bedrooms Per Unit 2.48 2.66 2.75
Median Housing Rent $0 $1,282 $1,062
Renter-Occupied Housing Units 55.1% 37.6% 36.0%
Rental Vacancy Rate 2.2% 3.6% 6.0%
Average Size of Renter-Occupied Unit 2.40 2.25 2.49
Percent of Income Spent on Rent 0% 29.76% 29.83%

Home Values in ZIP Code 01604 (Worcester, MA)

The median home value in ZIP Code 01604 is $227,800. That median value is about 40% lower than the median home value of $381,600 in Massachusetts overall, and is 5% higher than the $217,500 the median home value in the entire U.S. Approximately 42.6% of homes in ZIP Code 01604 are valued $200,000 to $299,999. That is 118% higher than in Massachusetts, in which 19.5% of homes are valued at $200,000 to $299,999, and is about 117% higher than in the U.S. overall (19.6% of homes valued at $200,000 to $299,999). The home value range that the smallest portion of ZIP Code 01604 homes fall into is $1,000,000 or more (0.2% of homes).

Home Values in ZIP Code 01604

This chart visualizes the breakdown of home values in ZIP Code 01604, Massachusetts, and also in the U.S. overall.

A bar chart visualizing the breakdown of home values in ZIP Code 01604 vs. home values in both the state of Massachusetts and in the U.S. overall.

Home Values in ZIP Code 01604

See the table below for a regional comparison of home values in ZIP Code 01604.

Home Value ZIP 01604 Massachusetts U.S.
Less than $50,000 2.6% 1.5% 6.9%
$50,000 to $99,999 3.0% 1.4% 12.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.4% 3.4% 13.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 22.6% 7.2% 14.0%
$200,000 to $299,999 42.6% 19.5% 19.6%
$300,000 to $499,999 19.0% 35.9% 19.3%
$500,000 to $999,999 1.7% 25.4% 11.4%
$1,000,000 or more 0.2% 5.8% 3.4%

Home Ages in ZIP Code 01604 (Worcester, MA)

Approximately 41.6% of homes in this Worcester, MA region were built in 1939 or earlier. This amount of homes built in 1939 or earlier in ZIP Code 01604 is about 28% higher than percentage of homes built in this time period in Massachusetts overall (32.5% of homes), and is 230% higher the percentage (12.6% of homes) in the U.S. as a whole. Additionally, an esimated 12.4% of local homes were built in 1980 to 1989. On the other end of the scale, just 0.4% of homes in this Worcester County ZIP Code were built in 2010 to 2013 in ZIP Code 01604. In comparison, 1.7% of homes in Massachusetts overall were built in 2010 to 2013, while 2.7% of all U.S. homes were built in this time period.

Home Ages in ZIP Code 01604

A detailed regional comparison of home ages in ZIP Code 01604.

Year Built ZIP 01604 Massachusetts U.S.
2014 or later 0.7% 1.6% 2.5%
2010 to 2013 0.4% 1.7% 2.7%
2000 to 2009 6.2% 7.1% 14.0%
1990 to 1999 6.7% 7.7% 13.9%
1980 to 1989 12.4% 10.8% 13.4%
1970 to 1979 6.1% 11.6% 15.2%
1960 to 1969 6.8% 10.2% 10.6%
1950 to 1959 11.6% 11.3% 10.3%
1940 to 1949 7.6% 5.5% 4.9%
1939 or earlier 41.6% 32.5% 12.6%

Age of Homes in ZIP Code 01604

See the chart below for details on the age of homes in ZIP Code 01604, Massachusetts, and also in the U.S. overall. Data here refers to years that homes were built.

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Housing FAQs for ZIP Code 01604

Frequently asked questions about housing in this Worcester, MA ZIP Code. Answers to questions about both owner-occupied housing and rental housing in 01604.

1

What is the average home value ZIP Code 01604?

The median home value in ZIP Code 01604 (Worcester, MA) is $227,800.
2

Are homes expensive in ZIP Code 01604?

The median home value in 01604 ($227,800) is an estimated 40% lower than the aggregate median value of $381,600 in Massachusetts, and is 5% higher than the $217,500 the median home value in the U.S. overall.
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What are owner-occupied vacancy rates like in ZIP Code 01604?

The vacacy rate for owner-occupied housing in ZIP Code 01604 is 0.2%. This rate is 80% lower than the overall Massachusetts owner-occupied vacancy rate of 1.0%. Additionally, the 01604 vacancy rate is 88% lower than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 1.6%.
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Does ZIP Code 01604 have older homes or newer construction?

In ZIP Code 01604, about 41.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. That time range includes the most home construction. Also, 12.4% of homes in the region were built in 1980 to 1989. In contrast, 0.4% of homes in 01604 were built in 2010 to 2013.
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What is the housing breakdown in ZIP Code 01604? Are there more rentals or owner-occupied units?

There is more renter-occupied housing in 01604 than owner-occupied housing. Renter-occupied units make up 55.1% of housing, compared to 44.9% for owner-occupied units.
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Are rental vacancy rates high in ZIP Code 01604?

The vacacy rate for rental units in ZIP Code 01604 is 2.2%. This rate is 39% lower than the overall Massachusetts vacancy rate of 3.6%. Additionally, the 01604 vacancy rate is 63% lower than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 6.0%.