Worcester
Census-designated place in Otsego County, New York

Worcester is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Otsego County, New York, with 986 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,398 ft (426 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Worcester, 3.5 miles E.
- 986residents (2020 Census)
- 1,398 ftelevation · 426 m
- 8.6 sq miland area · 22.2 km²
- 115 / sq mipopulation density
- 12197ZIP code
About Worcester
Worcester is a census-designated place (CDP) forming the central settlement of the town of Worcester in Otsego County, New York, United States. The population of the CDP was 986 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Worcester
- Median household income
- $64,474
- Median home value
- $145,700
- Median age
- 35
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Worcester had 986 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 986 |
|---|---|
| Density | 115 per sq mi (44 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Worcester at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Otsego County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 986 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.56 sq mi (22.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6141° N, 74.7398° W |
| ZIP code | 12197 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3683118 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Worcester
- East Worcester3.5 mi E
- Westford4.0 mi NW
- Schenevus6.3 mi SW
- Richmondville9.1 mi E
- Milford10.7 mi W
- Cooperstown11.3 mi NW
- Hartwick Seminary11.5 mi W
- Jefferson11.7 mi SE
- Portlandville12.5 mi SW
- Cherry Valley12.7 mi N
- Cobleskill13.7 mi E
- Sharon Springs13.9 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Worcester
What county is Worcester in?
Worcester is in Otsego County, New York.
What is the population of Worcester, NY?
986 people lived in Worcester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Worcester, NY?
The ZIP code of Worcester is 12197.
What is the elevation of Worcester?
1,398 feet (426 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Worcester?
East Worcester (3.5 mi), Westford (4.0 mi), Schenevus (6.3 mi), Richmondville (9.1 mi), Milford (10.7 mi).
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