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U.S. ZIP Code · MA01610

Worcester County · Worcester, MA

Typical home value

$374,172[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.1%
5-year / yr
+7.4%
10-year / yr
+9.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+31.7%
vs metro
-21.5%
vs state
-38.8%
ZIP 01610 location in MA
Location of ZIP 01610 in MA

Price history

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

The typical home in 01610 is worth $374,172 — 21.5% below the Worcester, MA median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,161 a month — a 6.9% 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
$2,161[2]
Gross yield
6.9%[2]
Cap rate
4.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,524[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
30,444[3]
Median household income
$51,472[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
5
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High
1
  • Learning First Charter Public School

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Learning First Charter Public School (District)

    667 students

  • Woodland Academy

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Worcester

    489 students

  • Claremont Academy

    High · Grades 7–12 · Worcester

    478 students

  • Jacob Hiatt Magnet

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Worcester

    381 students

  • Head Start

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Worcester

    376 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 yield6.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.2%
Annual rent$25,934

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$1,892
Loan principal$299,337
Down payment$74,834
Total interest paid$381,788

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 ratio1.19
Monthly cost to own$2,581
Monthly rent$2,161

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
97th percentile[1]
Rental yield
96th percentile[2]
Property tax
38th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 01610?
The typical home in 01610 is worth $374,172, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 01610?
Home values in 01610 are up 4.1% over the past year, and up 7.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 01610?
A typical home in 01610 rents for about $2,161 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 01610?
The effective property tax rate in 01610 is 1.2% — roughly $4,524 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 01610?
ZIP code 01610 has a population of 30,444 and a median household income of $51,472.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Gardner, MA

    Typical home
    $373,967
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Southbridge Town, MA

    Typical home
    $380,230
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • North Brookfield CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $388,132
    Gross yield
  • MA

    Typical home
    $388,966
    Gross yield
  • Worcester, MA

    Typical home
    $391,707
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Warren CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $355,343
    Gross yield

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