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ZIP 01610

Pop. 30,444·Worcester County·144th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,157/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
+$192
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 01610 · $2,157
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,520
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,970
3 BR
$2,440
4 BR+
$2,710
Research median
$1,970/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
$25,884/yr
At $2,157/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyWorcester County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.9% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01610 (Worcester, MA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,444
Median income
$51,472
Median age
26.6
Renters
80.8%
Age distribution
21.6%
42.2%
19.5%
Under 1821.6%
18–3442.2%
35–5419.5%
55–648.8%
65+7.9%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
40.1%
14.1%
42.5%
White40.1%
Black14.1%
Hispanic42.5%
Asian6%
Education (25+)
24%
35.2%
22%
18.8%
No HS diploma24%
HS diploma35.2%
Some college22%
Bachelor's+18.8%
Housing tenure
19.2%
80.8%
Owner19.2%
Renter80.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01610 in Worcester, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$35,642 → $51,472
up 44.4%
Population
26,057 → 30,444
up 16.8%
Renter share
82.8% → 80.8%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
16.8% → 18.8%
+2.0 pts
Median age
27.6 → 26.6
-1.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $51,472 today, compared with $35,642 five years earlier. The population has grown by 16.8% since 2021, moving from about 26,057 residents to roughly 30,444. Renters now make up 80.8% of households, compared with 82.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 18.8% of adults here, versus 16.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01610 covers Worcester, MA. The median rent here is $2,157/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo.

At 50% of local median household income ($51,472/yr), ZIP 01610 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01610?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01610 (Worcester, MA) is $2,157. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01610 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01610's median rent of $2,157/mo is $192 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01610 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01610 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #144 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,157/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01610?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,157/mo in ZIP 01610. The local median household income is $51,472/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01610?

Rent in ZIP 01610 has decreased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 01610 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01610 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,157/mo, rent takes approximately 50% of the local median household income ($51,472/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01610 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 01610 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 80.8% of ZIP 01610 households are renters, while 19.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 01610 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 01610 compare to the rest of Worcester?

ZIP 01610 is more affordable than Worcester overall. At $2,157/mo, it's $7 below the Worcester citywide median of $2,164/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01610 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01610 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
50%
STRETCHED

At $2,157/mo, rent takes ~50% of ZIP 01610's median household income ($51,472/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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