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ZIP 01609

Pop. 22,047·Worcester County·161st most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$1,788/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
+3.3%
vs US Median
-$177
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ZIP 01609 · $1,788
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,490
1 BR
$1,500
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,390
4 BR+
$2,650
Research median
$1,930/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
$21,456/yr
At $1,788/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyWorcester County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.3% YoY, +3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01609 (Worcester, MA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 50.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,047
Median income
$68,381
Median age
29.4
Renters
59.9%
Age distribution
44.3%
19.2%
15.1%
Under 1811.4%
18–3444.3%
35–5419.2%
55–649.9%
65+15.1%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
63.5%
17%
White63.5%
Black8.5%
Hispanic17%
Asian9.5%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
20%
19.5%
50.5%
No HS diploma10.1%
HS diploma20%
Some college19.5%
Bachelor's+50.5%
Housing tenure
40.1%
59.9%
Owner40.1%
Renter59.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01609 in Worcester, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,333 → $68,381
up 38.6%
Population
23,509 → 22,047
down 6.2%
Renter share
58% → 59.9%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
44.9% → 50.5%
+5.6 pts
Median age
32 → 29.4
-2.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $49,333 to $68,381 across the same window, up 38.6% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 01609 in Worcester, MA losing about 1,462 residents over the five-year window, down 6.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 58% to 59.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 44.9% to 50.5% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01609 covers Worcester, MA. The median rent here is $1,788/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($68,381/yr), ZIP 01609 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01609?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01609 (Worcester, MA) is $1,788. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01609 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01609's median rent of $1,788/mo is $177 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01609 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01609 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #161 out of 168 ZIPs at $1,788/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01609?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,788/mo in ZIP 01609. The local median household income is $68,381/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01609?

Rent in ZIP 01609 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 01609 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01609 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,788/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($68,381/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01609 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 01609 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.9% of ZIP 01609 households are renters, while 40.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 01609 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 01609 compare to the rest of Worcester?

ZIP 01609 is more affordable than Worcester overall. At $1,788/mo, it's $376 below the Worcester citywide median of $2,164/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01609 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01609 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,788/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 01609's median household income ($68,381/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01609 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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