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ZIP 01420

Pop. 41,839·Worcester County·159th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$1,799/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
-$166
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 01420 · $1,799
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,660
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,500
Research median
$1,660/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
$21,588/yr
At $1,799/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyWorcester County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (6.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.8% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01420 (Fitchburg, MA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 25% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,839
Median income
$72,780
Median age
36.3
Renters
45.8%
Age distribution
20.6%
27.8%
24.9%
12.4%
14.3%
Under 1820.6%
18–3427.8%
35–5424.9%
55–6412.4%
65+14.3%
Gender
45.9%
54.1%
Male45.9%
Female54.1%
Race & ethnicity
56.6%
33.4%
White56.6%
Black7.5%
Hispanic33.4%
Asian2.3%
Education (25+)
13.2%
33%
28.8%
25%
No HS diploma13.2%
HS diploma33%
Some college28.8%
Bachelor's+25%
Housing tenure
54.2%
45.8%
Owner54.2%
Renter45.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01420 in Fitchburg, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,390 → $72,780
up 20.5%
Population
41,766 → 41,839
up 0.2%
Renter share
43.9% → 45.8%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
23.7% → 25%
+1.3 pts
Median age
37.1 → 36.3
-0.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $60,390 in 2021 to $72,780 more recently. About 45.8% of households rent today, against 43.9% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 01420

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01420 covers Fitchburg, MA. The median rent here is $1,799/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($72,780/yr), ZIP 01420 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 01420?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01420 (Fitchburg, MA) is $1,799. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01420 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01420's median rent of $1,799/mo is $166 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01420 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01420 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #159 out of 168 ZIPs at $1,799/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01420?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,799/mo in ZIP 01420. The local median household income is $72,780/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01420?

Rent in ZIP 01420 has increased 6.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 01420 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01420 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,799/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($72,780/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01420 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 01420 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.8% of ZIP 01420 households are renters, while 54.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01420 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01420 compare to the rest of Fitchburg?

ZIP 01420 sits right at the Fitchburg citywide median of $1,799/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01420 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01420 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,799/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 01420's median household income ($72,780/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01420 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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