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ZIP 01527

Part of Millbury, MA
Pop. 13,961·Worcester County·122nd most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,410/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.4%
vs US Median
+$445
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 01527 · $2,410
More expensive than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,610
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$2,080
3 BR
$2,580
4 BR+
$2,860
Research median
$2,080/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
$28,920/yr
At $2,410/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyWorcester County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -7.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01527 (Millbury, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 36.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,961
Median income
$118,790
Median age
42.6
Renters
24.6%
Age distribution
20.9%
19.2%
23.3%
16.3%
20.2%
Under 1820.9%
18–3419.2%
35–5423.3%
55–6416.3%
65+20.2%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
85.5%
White85.5%
Black0.9%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian3.6%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
30.1%
29.5%
36.1%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma30.1%
Some college29.5%
Bachelor's+36.1%
Housing tenure
75.4%
24.6%
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01527 in Millbury, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$96,672 → $118,790
up 22.9%
Population
13,827 → 13,961
up 1.0%
Renter share
26.7% → 24.6%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
31.9% → 36.1%
+4.2 pts
Median age
43.9 → 42.6
-1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $96,672 in 2021 to $118,790 more recently. The population has grown by 1.0% since 2021, moving from about 13,827 residents to roughly 13,961. Renters now make up 24.6% of households, compared with 26.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 36.1% of adults here, versus 31.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01527 covers Millbury, MA. The median rent here is $2,410/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($118,790/yr), ZIP 01527 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01527?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01527 (Millbury, MA) is $2,410. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01527 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01527's median rent of $2,410/mo is $445 (23%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01527 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01527 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #122 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,410/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01527?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,410/mo in ZIP 01527. The local median household income is $118,790/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01527?

Rent in ZIP 01527 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 01527 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01527 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,410/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($118,790/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01527 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 01527 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.6% of ZIP 01527 households are renters, while 75.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01527 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01527 compare to the rest of Millbury?

ZIP 01527 sits right at the Millbury citywide median of $2,410/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01527 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01527 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,410/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 01527's median household income ($118,790/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01527 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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