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ZIP 01604

Pop. 39,812·Worcester County·141st most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,212/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
+$247
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ZIP 01604 · $2,212
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,740
1 BR
$1,750
2 BR
$2,250
3 BR
$2,790
4 BR+
$3,090
Research median
$2,250/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
$26,544/yr
At $2,212/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyWorcester County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01604 (Worcester, MA) is majority renter-occupied, 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,812
Median income
$73,505
Median age
37.4
Renters
55.9%
Age distribution
19.7%
26.6%
25.4%
12.8%
15.5%
Under 1819.7%
18–3426.6%
35–5425.4%
55–6412.8%
65+15.5%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
54.2%
13.9%
19.6%
White54.2%
Black13.9%
Hispanic19.6%
Asian8.1%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
14%
30.2%
23%
32.8%
No HS diploma14%
HS diploma30.2%
Some college23%
Bachelor's+32.8%
Housing tenure
44.1%
55.9%
Owner44.1%
Renter55.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01604 in Worcester, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,533 → $2,212
up 44.3%
Income
$63,107 → $73,505
up 16.5%
Population
40,961 → 39,812
down 2.8%
Renter share
56.1% → 55.9%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
30.8% → 32.8%
+2.0 pts
Median age
35.9 → 37.4
+1.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 01604 in Worcester, MA stood at $1,533 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,212, reflecting a 44.3% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $73,505 today, compared with $63,107 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.8% since 2021, moving from about 40,961 residents to roughly 39,812. College-educated residents now make up 32.8% of adults here, versus 30.8% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01604 covers Worcester, MA. The median rent here is $2,212/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,250/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($73,505/yr), ZIP 01604 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01604?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01604 (Worcester, MA) is $2,212. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01604 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01604's median rent of $2,212/mo is $247 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01604 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01604 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #141 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,212/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01604?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,212/mo in ZIP 01604. The local median household income is $73,505/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01604?

Rent in ZIP 01604 has increased 3.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 01604 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01604 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,212/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($73,505/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01604 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 01604 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.9% of ZIP 01604 households are renters, while 44.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 01604 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 01604 compare to the rest of Worcester?

ZIP 01604 is pricier than Worcester as a whole. At $2,212/mo, it's $48 above the Worcester citywide median of $2,164/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01604 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01604 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,212/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 01604's median household income ($73,505/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01604 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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