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ZIP 01581

Pop. 21,944·Worcester County·97th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,674/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
+$709
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 01581 · $2,674
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,220
1 BR
$2,240
2 BR
$2,880
3 BR
$3,570
4 BR+
$3,960
Research median
$2,880/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
$32,088/yr
At $2,674/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyWorcester County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.7% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01581 (Westborough, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 65.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,944
Median income
$141,944
Median age
38.8
Renters
38.2%
Age distribution
25.6%
17.7%
31.2%
15.5%
Under 1825.6%
18–3417.7%
35–5431.2%
55–649.9%
65+15.5%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
59.1%
23.2%
White59.1%
Black3.1%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian23.2%
Other7.2%
Education (25+)
15.1%
15.1%
65.2%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma15.1%
Some college15.1%
Bachelor's+65.2%
Housing tenure
61.8%
38.2%
Owner61.8%
Renter38.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01581 in Westborough, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,061 → $2,674
up 29.7%
Income
$118,185 → $141,944
up 20.1%
Population
21,213 → 21,944
up 3.4%
Renter share
39.2% → 38.2%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
69.9% → 65.2%
-4.7 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 01581 in Westborough, MA has climbed from $2,061 to $2,674, a 29.7% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 01581 in Westborough, MA now reports about $141,944, up from $118,185 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.4% since 2021, moving from about 21,213 residents to roughly 21,944. College-educated residents now make up 65.2% of adults here, versus 69.9% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 01581 in Westborough, MA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01581 covers Westborough, MA. The median rent here is $2,674/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,880/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($141,944/yr), ZIP 01581 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01581?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01581 (Westborough, MA) is $2,674. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01581 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01581's median rent of $2,674/mo is $709 (36%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01581 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01581 falls in the middle range for Massachusetts, ranking #97 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,674/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01581?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,674/mo in ZIP 01581. The local median household income is $141,944/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01581?

Rent in ZIP 01581 has decreased 0.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 01581 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01581 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,674/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($141,944/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01581 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 01581 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.2% of ZIP 01581 households are renters, while 61.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01581 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01581 compare to the rest of Westborough?

ZIP 01581 sits right at the Westborough citywide median of $2,674/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01581 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01581 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,674/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 01581's median household income ($141,944/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01581 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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