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Population and households in ZIP 01610
Household size in ZIP 01610
| Period | ZIP 01610 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.59 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.56 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 01610 average 2.62 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.49, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 01610
| Period | ZIP 01610 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.5 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.7 | 39.8 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.0 | 40.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.2 | 41.1 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 30.2, ZIP 01610 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has climbed from 28.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 01610
| Period | ZIP 01610 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 10.8% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.6% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 11.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | +0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in ZIP 01610 (20.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 01610
Renters in ZIP 01610
| Period | ZIP 01610 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.3% | 32.4% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 82.9% | 34.8% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 81.9% | 34.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 81.6% | 34.2% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 01610 rent: 81.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 44.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.3 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 01610
| Period | ZIP 01610 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 9.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 8.5% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 01610 is close to the national rate: 9.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Worcester area as a whole (6.8%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 9.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 01610
| Period | ZIP 01610 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1961 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1962 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1938 | 1964 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1940 | 1965 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 01610 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1940, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. ZIP 01610 has the oldest homes of any Massachusetts ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 01610
| Period | ZIP 01610 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $898 | $930 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $949 | $1,008 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,081 | $1,155 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,538 | $1,549 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$641 | +$619 | +$775 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 01610 pays $1,538 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $641 a month since 2006–10, up 71%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 01610
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 01610
| Period | ZIP 01610 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 33.1% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 34.5% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 36.5% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 39.8% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 01610: 24.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 01610
| Period | ZIP 01610 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.5% | 88.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.8% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.3% | 90.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.6% | 90.9% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in ZIP 01610 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 24 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 01610
| Period | ZIP 01610 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 7.7% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 01610 runs well above the national rate: 8.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 8.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 01610 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 01610 | 2.62 | 30.2 | 20.5% | 81.6% | 9.0% | 1940 | $1,538 | 24.4% | 79.6% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 01608 | 1.90 | 30.7 | 12.5% | 92.3% | 13.8% | 1965 | $1,448 | 40.0% | 80.7% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 01607 | 2.49 | 37.0 | 15.0% | 54.7% | 9.8% | 1952 | $1,588 | 34.2% | 83.6% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 01603 | 2.56 | 38.3 | 15.4% | 54.0% | 5.9% | 1950 | $1,364 | 25.6% | 84.0% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 01604 | 2.41 | 37.9 | 15.6% | 56.0% | 10.4% | 1955 | $1,579 | 31.8% | 85.3% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 01609 | 2.40 | 34.6 | 11.0% | 63.3% | 12.9% | 1952 | $1,510 | 51.7% | 90.9% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 01602 | 2.57 | 39.5 | 10.7% | 36.1% | 7.1% | 1950 | $1,667 | 45.7% | 90.8% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 01605 | 2.56 | 34.4 | 24.4% | 66.2% | 8.9% | 1958 | $1,665 | 35.2% | 86.2% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 01655 | 1.46 | 43.6 | 1.9% | 51.7% | 14.9% | 1951 | $2,144 | 27.7% | 80.2% | 11.6% |
| ZIP 01611 | 2.64 | 47.1 | 9.0% | 12.2% | 6.6% | 1960 | $1,267 | 34.2% | 92.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 01501 | 2.52 | 43.1 | 12.8% | 20.4% | 5.1% | 1963 | $1,479 | 45.2% | 94.3% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 01610. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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