Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 16 min5:10 am – 8:27 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 5 min7:12 am – 4:18 pm
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People30,444 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 26.69,744 householdsMedian household income $51,472Median home value $308,700Median rent $1,523 a month19% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,972 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting8.4% unemployment rate61% of adults are in the labour force, 13,644 employedMain industries: education and health care 29%, retail 13%, hospitality, food and recreation 12%Average commute 23 minutes59% drive alone, 10% car-pool, 3% take public transport, 12% walk or cycle, 7% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher76% finished high school, 7% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 48%, Spanish 35%, other languages 5%, other Indo-European languages 5%25% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateWorcester County, MA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsIce storm Very HighStrong wind Relatively HighHurricane Relatively HighRiver flooding Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality82% of days had good air in 2025298 of 365 days measured67 moderate daysMedian index 39, worst day 100main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Worcester County monitors, MA
Internet at home86% of households have a broadband subscription67% have cable, fibre or DSL16% rely on a mobile data plan alone13% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterWorcester Dpwp, Water Supply Divisionserves 206,518 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
