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ZIP 01462

Pop. 11,919·Worcester County·87th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,620/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
+$655
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ZIP 01462 · $2,620
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,040
1 BR
$2,160
2 BR
$2,620
3 BR
$3,370
4 BR+
$3,950
Research median
$2,620/mo

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

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$31,440/yr
At $2,620/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyWorcester County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01462 (Lunenburg, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 43.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,919
Median income
$112,992
Median age
43.3
Renters
19.3%
Age distribution
21.1%
15.1%
28.7%
17.3%
17.9%
Under 1821.1%
18–3415.1%
35–5428.7%
55–6417.3%
65+17.9%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
88%
White88%
Black1.8%
Hispanic5.8%
Asian2.5%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
26%
25.5%
43.9%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma26%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+43.9%
Housing tenure
80.7%
19.3%
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01462 in Lunenburg, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$101,540 → $112,992
up 11.3%
Population
11,657 → 11,919
up 2.2%
Renter share
19.1% → 19.3%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
39.5% → 43.9%
+4.4 pts
Median age
42.8 → 43.3
+0.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $101,540 in 2021 to $112,992 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 11,657 to 11,919 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 39.5% to 43.9%.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 01462 covers Lunenburg, MA. The median rent here is $2,620/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,620/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($112,992/yr), ZIP 01462 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01462?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01462 (Lunenburg, MA) is $2,620. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01462 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01462's median rent of $2,620/mo is $655 (33%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01462 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01462 falls in the middle range for Massachusetts, ranking #87 out of 177 ZIPs at $2,620/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01462?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $105,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,620/mo in ZIP 01462. The local median household income is $112,992/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01462?

Rent in ZIP 01462 has increased 2.8% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 01462 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01462 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,620/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($112,992/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01462 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 01462 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.3% of ZIP 01462 households are renters, while 80.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01462 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01462 compare to the rest of Lunenburg?

ZIP 01462 is more affordable than Lunenburg overall. At $2,620/mo, it's $214 below the Lunenburg citywide median of $2,834/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01462 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01462 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,620/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 01462's median household income ($112,992/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01462 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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