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ZIP 01085

Pop. 41,102·Hampden County·156th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$1,873/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.9%
Month-over-Month
-3.9%
vs US Median
-$92
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 01085 · $1,873
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,640
3 BR
$2,010
4 BR+
$2,170
Research median
$1,640/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,476/yr
At $1,873/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyHampden County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.9% YoY, -3.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01085 (Westfield, MA) is majority owner-occupied, 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,102
Median income
$88,728
Median age
40.1
Renters
30.8%
Age distribution
18.2%
26.4%
23.3%
13.4%
18.7%
Under 1818.2%
18–3426.4%
35–5423.3%
55–6413.4%
65+18.7%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
85.1%
White85.1%
Black0.9%
Hispanic9.3%
Asian3%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
29.2%
30.7%
33.3%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma29.2%
Some college30.7%
Bachelor's+33.3%
Housing tenure
69.2%
30.8%
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01085 in Westfield, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,341 → $88,728
up 19.4%
Population
41,715 → 41,102
down 1.5%
Renter share
33.8% → 30.8%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
32.8% → 33.3%
+0.5 pts
Median age
38.7 → 40.1
+1.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $88,728 today, compared with $74,341 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 41,715 to 41,102 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.5% change. About 30.8% of households rent today, against 33.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01085 covers Westfield, MA. The median rent here is $1,873/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($88,728/yr), ZIP 01085 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01085?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01085 (Westfield, MA) is $1,873. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01085 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01085's median rent of $1,873/mo is $92 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01085 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01085 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #156 out of 168 ZIPs at $1,873/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01085?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,873/mo in ZIP 01085. The local median household income is $88,728/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01085?

Rent in ZIP 01085 has decreased 2.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 01085 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01085 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,873/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($88,728/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01085 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 01085 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.8% of ZIP 01085 households are renters, while 69.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01085 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01085 compare to the rest of Westfield?

ZIP 01085 sits right at the Westfield citywide median of $1,873/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01085 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01085 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,873/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 01085's median household income ($88,728/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01085 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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