01605 — Worcester, MA Home Values
Typical home value $454,225 as of June 2026 · 52nd of 100 in Worcester, MA-CT
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 01605, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 01605 compares in the Worcester, MA-CT area
ZIP code 01605 (Worcester, MA) has a typical home value of $454,225 as of June 2026, ranking 52nd of 100 ZIP codes tracked in the Worcester, MA-CT area, more expensive than about 49% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +1.8% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +29.9%, from $349,681 in June 2021 to $454,225 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 15.6× the annual rent ($2,419/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Worcester, MA-CT forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Worcester.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 01605 has a population of 31,086, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 45% White, 32.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% Black or African American, 4.3% two or more races, 4.2% Asian, 0.5% another race, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wawecus Road School | 20 Wawecus Rd, Worcester, MA | 0.1 mi |
| Burncoat Middle School | 135 Burncoat Street, Worcester, MA | 0.5 mi |
| Burncoat Senior High | 179 Burncoat Street, Worcester, MA | 0.6 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01605?
$454,225 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 01605 an expensive ZIP code in the Worcester, MA-CT area?
01605 ranks 52nd of 100 ZIP codes in the Worcester, MA-CT area by typical home value, more expensive than about 49% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 01605 changed over the past year?
+1.8% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 01605?
The typical home price is 15.6× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($2,419/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 01605?
31,086, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 01605?
Wawecus Road School (0.1 mi), Burncoat Middle School (0.5 mi), Burncoat Senior High (0.6 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 01605?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Worcester, MA-CT forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.