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ZIP 01082

Part of Ware, MA
Pop. 10,392·Hampshire County·163rd most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$1,690/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.7%
Month-over-Month
+12.7%
vs US Median
-$275
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ZIP 01082 · $1,690
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,330
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,110
4 BR+
$2,280
Research median
$1,690/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$20,280/yr
At $1,690/mo median
Location
CityWare
StateMA
CountyHampshire County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.7% YoY, +12.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01082 (Ware, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,392
Median income
$69,018
Median age
44.1
Renters
27.3%
Age distribution
18.8%
22.9%
22.8%
14.9%
20.6%
Under 1818.8%
18–3422.9%
35–5422.8%
55–6414.9%
65+20.6%
Gender
43.6%
56.4%
Male43.6%
Female56.4%
Race & ethnicity
91.5%
White91.5%
Black3.5%
Hispanic3.6%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
38.4%
29.3%
24.4%
No HS diploma7.9%
HS diploma38.4%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+24.4%
Housing tenure
72.7%
27.3%
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01082 in Ware, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,281 → $69,018
up 14.5%
Population
10,441 → 10,392
down 0.5%
Renter share
31.7% → 27.3%
-4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
22.6% → 24.4%
+1.8 pts
Median age
40.8 → 44.1
+3.3 yrs

Median household income grew from $60,281 to $69,018 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.5% shift. About 27.3% of households rent today, against 31.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 01082 covers Ware, MA. The median rent here is $1,690/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($69,018/yr), ZIP 01082 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01082?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01082 (Ware, MA) is $1,690. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01082 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01082's median rent of $1,690/mo is $275 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01082 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01082 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #163 out of 177 ZIPs at $1,690/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01082?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,690/mo in ZIP 01082. The local median household income is $69,018/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01082?

Rent in ZIP 01082 has increased 12.7% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 01082 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01082 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,690/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($69,018/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01082 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 01082 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.3% of ZIP 01082 households are renters, while 72.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01082 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01082 compare to the rest of Ware?

ZIP 01082 is pricier than Ware as a whole. At $1,690/mo, it's $302 above the Ware citywide median of $1,388/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01082 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01082 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,690/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 01082's median household income ($69,018/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01082 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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