ZIP code 01603
Where is ZIP code 01603?
Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 01603 belongs to Worcester, Massachusetts in Worcester County. 01603 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 508 and 774. About 20,868 people live in the 01603 area, where the median household income is $66,049. The closest ZIP codes are 01610 (Worcester, 1.4 mi east), 01602 (Worcester, 1.8 mi north) and 01611 (Cherry Valley, 2 mi west).
| ZIP code | 01603 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Worcester |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 508, 774 |
| Coordinates | 42.245, -71.838 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 016 |
Population and income in 01603
| Population | 20,868 · higher than 77% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4,608 · higher than 81% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.1 years · lower than 88% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $66,049 · lower than 91% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,873 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $331,300 · lower than 87% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,372 a month |
| Housing units | 8,441 |
| Households | 8,010 (2.53 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 50% / 51% |
| Land area | 4.53 sq mi (plus 0.13 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 01603. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 01603
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01610 | Worcester, MA | 1.4 mi E | Standard |
| 01602 | Worcester, MA | 1.8 mi N | Standard |
| 01611 | Cherry Valley, MA | 2 mi W | Standard |
| 01601 | Worcester, MA | 2.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 01614 | Worcester, MA | 2.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 01615 | Worcester, MA | 2.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 01608 | Worcester, MA | 2.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 01607 | Worcester, MA | 2.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 01609 | Worcester, MA | 2.7 mi N | Standard |
| 01501 | Auburn, MA | 2.7 mi S | Standard |
| 01604 | Worcester, MA | 3.3 mi E | Standard |
| 01613 | Worcester, MA | 3.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 01603 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 01603
123 MAIN ST
WORCESTER MA 01603
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Webster Square: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (01603-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Worcester, MA
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 01603?
- 01603 is a Worcester, Massachusetts ZIP code.
- What county is 01603 in?
- ZIP code 01603 is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- What time zone is ZIP code 01603 in?
- 01603 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 01603?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 01603 use area codes 508 and 774.
- What is the population of ZIP code 01603?
- About 20,868 people live in ZIP code 01603, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 01603?
- The median household income in 01603 is $66,049 a year, lower than 91% of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 01603?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 01603 are 01610 (Worcester, 1.4 miles), 01602 (Worcester, 1.8 miles), 01611 (Cherry Valley, 2 miles) and 01601 (Worcester, 2.2 miles).