ZIP code 01603: Worcester, MA
01603 is a ZIP code in Worcester, Massachusetts, mainly in Worcester County, part of the Worcester, MA metro area. About 20,868 people live here.
- Population
- 20,868
- Median household income
- $66,049
- Typical home value
- $395,200+1.5% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,372gross, per month
- Median age
- 35.1
- Homeowners
- 49.5%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 01603 details
| City | Worcester |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| Metro area | Worcester, MA |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 4.5 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 4,607 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.1% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 25.2 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 42.24383, -71.84357 |
Median rent in 01603 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $611/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $868/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,380/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,736/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,527/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 01603
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01611 | Cherry Valley, MA | 1.7 mi | 2,299 |
| 01602 | Worcester, MA | 1.8 mi | 27,092 |
| 01610 | Worcester, MA | 1.8 mi | 30,444 |
| 01615 | Worcester, MA | 2.5 mi | — |
| 01601 | Worcester, MA | 2.5 mi | — |
| 01614 | Worcester, MA | 2.5 mi | — |
| 01608 | Worcester, MA | 2.5 mi | 4,932 |
| 01609 | Worcester, MA | 2.9 mi | 22,047 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 01603?
A typical home in ZIP code 01603 is worth about $395,200 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $66,049 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Massachusetts average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 01603
What city is ZIP code 01603?
ZIP code 01603 is in Worcester, MA, in Worcester County.
What county is ZIP code 01603 in?
01603 is mainly in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of ZIP code 01603?
About 20,868 people live in ZIP code 01603, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 01603 in?
01603 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.