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ZIP 01605

Pop. 30,579·Worcester County·120th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,419/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
+$454
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ZIP 01605 · $2,419
More expensive than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,650
1 BR
$1,660
2 BR
$2,130
3 BR
$2,640
4 BR+
$2,930
Research median
$2,130/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,028/yr
At $2,419/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyWorcester County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.6% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01605 (Worcester, MA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 33.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,579
Median income
$54,642
Median age
32
Renters
69.7%
Age distribution
26.6%
28.4%
21.9%
13.8%
Under 1826.6%
18–3428.4%
35–5421.9%
55–649.4%
65+13.8%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
45.8%
14.4%
36.1%
White45.8%
Black14.4%
Hispanic36.1%
Asian4.4%
Education (25+)
14.1%
30.7%
21.9%
33.4%
No HS diploma14.1%
HS diploma30.7%
Some college21.9%
Bachelor's+33.4%
Housing tenure
30.3%
69.7%
Owner30.3%
Renter69.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01605 in Worcester, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,709 → $54,642
up 19.5%
Population
30,353 → 30,579
up 0.7%
Renter share
71.3% → 69.7%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
27.3% → 33.4%
+6.1 pts
Median age
32.5 → 32
-0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 01605 in Worcester, MA now reports about $54,642, up from $45,709 in 2021. Renters now make up 69.7% of households, compared with 71.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 33.4% of adults here, versus 27.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01605 covers Worcester, MA. The median rent here is $2,419/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,130/mo.

At 53% of local median household income ($54,642/yr), ZIP 01605 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01605?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01605 (Worcester, MA) is $2,419. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01605 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01605's median rent of $2,419/mo is $454 (23%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01605 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01605 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #120 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,419/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01605?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,419/mo in ZIP 01605. The local median household income is $54,642/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01605?

Rent in ZIP 01605 has increased 9.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 01605 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01605 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,419/mo, rent takes approximately 53% of the local median household income ($54,642/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01605 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 01605 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 69.7% of ZIP 01605 households are renters, while 30.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 01605 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 01605 compare to the rest of Worcester?

ZIP 01605 is pricier than Worcester as a whole. At $2,419/mo, it's $255 above the Worcester citywide median of $2,164/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01605 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01605 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
53%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,419/mo, rent takes ~53% of ZIP 01605's median household income ($54,642/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01605 53%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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