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Worcester city, MA

ZIP 01603 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 01603

01603 has a population of 21,034 with a median age of 35.4 yrs (50.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
53.9%-12% vs US avg
x
Black
12.1%-2% vs US avg
x
Asian
11.7%+99% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
27.4%+46% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.3%-17% vs US avg
x
18–64
69.3%+12% vs US avg
x
65+
12.4%-24% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.1%+54% vs US avg
x
High school
28.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.9%+3% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.2%-28% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
37.0%-23% vs US avg
x
Never married
43.8%+30% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.9%+35% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.3%
x
Diversity Index
61/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
17.1%+49% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.0%+159% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.9%-36% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.5%+80% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
81.5%+1305% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishFrenchItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 01603

Poverty Rate
17.1%+49% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.9%-36% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.0%+159% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.5%+80% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.4%-32% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
31.7%+171% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
81.5%+1305% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population21,034
Median age35.4
Poverty rate17.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White53.9%
Hispanic27.4%
Black12.1%
Asian11.7%
Foreign-born36.0%