Worcester city, MA

ZIP 01607 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Worcester city, MA (01607)

Median Income

$66,365

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+413

Wealth inflow

Population

8,755

Unemployment

10.9%

7.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 413 for ZIP 01607 (Worcester city, MA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

10.9%+195% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.2%-63% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

22.9%+96% vs US avg

149

Establishments

4,087

Employees

~27 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.8%
Construction12.0%
Manufacturing9.6%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Retail trade11.9%
Transportation, utilities4.7%
Information4.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.7%
Professional, scientific, management9.4%
Education, health care, social27.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.8%
Other services5.3%
Public administration0.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 01607 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 4.1%, median income rose 4.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 33.0%.

Median Income

$66,365

-12% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate