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ZIP 01720

Part of Acton, MA
Pop. 23,526·Middlesex County·127th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,378/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.8%
vs US Median
+$413
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ZIP 01720 · $2,378
More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,100
1 BR
$2,210
2 BR
$2,620
3 BR
$3,140
4 BR+
$3,470
Research median
$2,620/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
$28,536/yr
At $2,378/mo median
Location
CityActon
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01720 (Acton, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 79.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,526
Median income
$159,010
Median age
44.5
Renters
25.8%
Age distribution
23.2%
13.4%
31%
15.4%
17.2%
Under 1823.2%
18–3413.4%
35–5431%
55–6415.4%
65+17.2%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
58.7%
25.9%
White58.7%
Black4.8%
Hispanic4.2%
Asian25.9%
Other6.4%
Education (25+)
79.3%
No HS diploma2.1%
HS diploma6.8%
Some college11.7%
Bachelor's+79.3%
Housing tenure
74.2%
25.8%
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01720 in Acton, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$138,220 → $159,010
up 15.0%
Population
23,107 → 23,526
up 1.8%
Renter share
28.4% → 25.8%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
76.5% → 79.3%
+2.8 pts
Median age
43.8 → 44.5
+0.7 yrs

Median household income rose from $138,220 to $159,010 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.0% shift. The population has grown by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 23,107 residents to roughly 23,526. Renters now make up 25.8% of households, compared with 28.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 79.3% of adults here, versus 76.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01720 covers Acton, MA. The median rent here is $2,378/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,620/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($159,010/yr), ZIP 01720 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01720?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01720 (Acton, MA) is $2,378. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01720 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01720's median rent of $2,378/mo is $413 (21%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01720 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01720 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #127 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,378/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01720?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,378/mo in ZIP 01720. The local median household income is $159,010/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01720?

Rent in ZIP 01720 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 01720 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01720 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,378/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($159,010/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01720 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 01720 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.8% of ZIP 01720 households are renters, while 74.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01720 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01720 compare to the rest of Acton?

ZIP 01720 is more affordable than Acton overall. At $2,378/mo, it's $46 below the Acton citywide median of $2,424/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01720 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01720 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,378/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 01720's median household income ($159,010/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01720 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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