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ZIP 01606

Pop. 22,844·Worcester County·138th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,266/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
+$301
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ZIP 01606 · $2,266
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,720
1 BR
$1,730
2 BR
$2,220
3 BR
$2,750
4 BR+
$3,050
Research median
$2,220/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
$27,192/yr
At $2,266/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyWorcester County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.5% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01606 (Worcester, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 44.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,844
Median income
$92,105
Median age
39.2
Renters
32.2%
Age distribution
18.5%
25.1%
26.3%
14.7%
15.3%
Under 1818.5%
18–3425.1%
35–5426.3%
55–6414.7%
65+15.3%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
62.3%
14.1%
15.6%
White62.3%
Black14.1%
Hispanic15.6%
Asian6.2%
Other2%
Education (25+)
20.8%
24%
44.5%
No HS diploma10.7%
HS diploma20.8%
Some college24%
Bachelor's+44.5%
Housing tenure
67.8%
32.2%
Owner67.8%
Renter32.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01606 in Worcester, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,765 → $92,105
up 23.2%
Population
22,883 → 22,844
down 0.2%
Renter share
34.8% → 32.2%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
39.5% → 44.5%
+5.0 pts

Census figures show median household income at $92,105 today, compared with $74,765 five years earlier. About 32.2% of households rent today, against 34.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 39.5% to 44.5%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01606 covers Worcester, MA. The median rent here is $2,266/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,220/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($92,105/yr), ZIP 01606 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01606?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01606 (Worcester, MA) is $2,266. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01606 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01606's median rent of $2,266/mo is $301 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01606 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01606 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #138 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,266/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01606?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,266/mo in ZIP 01606. The local median household income is $92,105/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01606?

Rent in ZIP 01606 has increased 1.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 01606 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01606 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,266/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($92,105/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01606 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 01606 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.2% of ZIP 01606 households are renters, while 67.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01606 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01606 compare to the rest of Worcester?

ZIP 01606 is pricier than Worcester as a whole. At $2,266/mo, it's $102 above the Worcester citywide median of $2,164/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01606 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01606 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,266/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 01606's median household income ($92,105/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01606 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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