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ZIP 01060

Pop. 16,492·Hampshire County·115th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,499/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
+$534
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ZIP 01060 · $2,499
More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,560
1 BR
$1,780
2 BR
$2,260
3 BR
$2,820
4 BR+
$3,050
Research median
$2,260/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
$29,988/yr
At $2,499/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyHampshire County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.2% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01060 (Northampton, MA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 68.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,492
Median income
$76,848
Median age
39.6
Renters
54.7%
Age distribution
17.9%
26.1%
27.9%
17.9%
Under 1817.9%
18–3426.1%
35–5427.9%
55–6410.2%
65+17.9%
Gender
44.1%
55.9%
Male44.1%
Female55.9%
Race & ethnicity
81.4%
White81.4%
Black1.4%
Hispanic11.2%
Asian3.1%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
15.6%
68.9%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma10.3%
Some college15.6%
Bachelor's+68.9%
Housing tenure
45.3%
54.7%
Owner45.3%
Renter54.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01060 in Northampton, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$70,467 → $76,848
up 9.1%
Population
14,975 → 16,492
up 10.1%
Renter share
53.1% → 54.7%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
70.6% → 68.9%
-1.7 pts
Median age
41.2 → 39.6
-1.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 01060 in Northampton, MA now reports about $76,848, up from $70,467 in 2021. The population has grown by 10.1% since 2021, moving from about 14,975 residents to roughly 16,492. Renters now make up 54.7% of households, compared with 53.1% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01060 covers Northampton, MA. The median rent here is $2,499/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($76,848/yr), ZIP 01060 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01060?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01060 (Northampton, MA) is $2,499. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01060 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01060's median rent of $2,499/mo is $534 (27%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01060 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01060 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #115 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,499/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01060?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,499/mo in ZIP 01060. The local median household income is $76,848/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01060?

Rent in ZIP 01060 has increased 16.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 01060 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01060 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,499/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($76,848/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01060 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 01060 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.7% of ZIP 01060 households are renters, while 45.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 01060 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 01060 compare to the rest of Northampton?

ZIP 01060 is pricier than Northampton as a whole. At $2,499/mo, it's $22 above the Northampton citywide median of $2,477/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01060 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01060 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $2,499/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 01060's median household income ($76,848/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01060 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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