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U.S. ZIP Code · MA01562

Worcester County · Worcester, MA

Typical home value

$438,409[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.9%
5-year / yr
+5.6%
10-year / yr
+7.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+54.3%
vs metro
-8.0%
vs state
-28.3%
ZIP 01562 location in MA
Location of ZIP 01562 in MA

Price history

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

The typical home in 01562 is worth $438,409 — 8.0% below the Worcester, MA median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,838 a month — a 5.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,838[2]
Gross yield
5.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,900[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
12,008[3]
Median household income
$80,533[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
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Wire Village School

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Spencer-E Brookfield

    451 students

  • Knox Trail Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Spencer-E Brookfield

    389 students

  • David Prouty High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Spencer-E Brookfield

    331 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 yield5.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.0%
Annual rent$22,050

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$2,217
Loan principal$350,727
Down payment$87,682
Total interest paid$447,333

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 ratio1.63
Monthly cost to own$2,991
Monthly rent$1,838

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
17th percentile[1]
Rental yield
38th percentile[2]
Property tax
18th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 01562?
The typical home in 01562 is worth $438,409, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 01562?
Home values in 01562 are up 0.9% over the past year, and up 5.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 01562?
A typical home in 01562 rents for about $1,838 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 01562?
The effective property tax rate in 01562 is 1.1% — roughly $4,900 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 01562?
ZIP code 01562 has a population of 12,008 and a median household income of $80,533.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Oxford CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $435,205
    Gross yield
  • Worcester, MA

    Typical home
    $442,208
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Webster CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $442,579
    Gross yield
    4.6%
  • MA

    Typical home
    $442,797
    Gross yield
  • East Brookfield CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $433,886
    Gross yield
  • Worcester, MA

    Typical home
    $446,009
    Gross yield
    6.6%

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