Worcester city, MA

ZIP 01610 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Worcester city, MA (01610)

Median Income

$43,757

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,355

Wealth inflow

Population

28,719

Unemployment

7.4%

3.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,355 for ZIP 01610 (Worcester city, MA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

7.4%+99% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.6%-90% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

42.1%+260% vs US avg

371

Establishments

9,592

Employees

~26 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction4.5%
Manufacturing8.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
Retail trade13.8%
Transportation, utilities4.7%
Information0.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.3%
Professional, scientific, management10.7%
Education, health care, social29.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services11.7%
Other services6.1%
Public administration0.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 01610 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 29.6%, median income rose 11.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 24.5%.

Median Income

$43,757

-42% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate