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U.S. ZIP Code · MA01527

Worcester County · Worcester, MA

Typical home value

$507,140[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.4%
5-year / yr
+6.1%
10-year / yr
+6.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+78.5%
vs metro
+6.4%
vs state
-17.1%
ZIP 01527 location in MA
Location of ZIP 01527 in MA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 01527 is worth $507,140 — 6.4% above the Worcester, MA median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,730 a month — a 6.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,730[2]
Gross yield
6.5%[2]
Cap rate
3.9%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,940[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Worcester County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
13,961[3]
Median household income
$118,790[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Worcester County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-1,467[5]
Moved in
15,745
Moved out
17,212

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
1
  • Millbury Junior/Senior High

    High · Grades 7–12 · Millbury

    721 students

  • Raymond E. Shaw Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 3–6 · Millbury

    467 students

  • Elmwood Street

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Millbury

    462 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.9%
Annual rent$32,755

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,564
Loan principal$405,712
Down payment$101,428
Total interest paid$517,463

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.28
Monthly cost to own$3,481
Monthly rent$2,730

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
48th percentile[1]
Rental yield
79th percentile[2]
Property tax
30th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 01527?
The typical home in 01527 is worth $507,140, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 01527?
Home values in 01527 are up 1.4% over the past year, and up 6.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 01527?
A typical home in 01527 rents for about $2,730 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 01527?
The effective property tax rate in 01527 is 1.2% — roughly $5,940 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 01527?
ZIP code 01527 has a population of 13,961 and a median household income of $118,790.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Sturbridge CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $512,416
    Gross yield
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    Typical home
    $497,472
    Gross yield
  • Worcester, MA

    Typical home
    $518,378
    Gross yield
  • Whitinsville CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $526,204
    Gross yield
  • MA

    Typical home
    $485,719
    Gross yield
  • MA

    Typical home
    $485,212
    Gross yield

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