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ZIP 01721

Part of Ashland, MA
Pop. 18,873·Middlesex County·87th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,777/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
+$812
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 01721 · $2,777
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,620
1 BR
$2,750
2 BR
$3,270
3 BR
$3,920
4 BR+
$4,330
Research median
$3,270/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
$33,324/yr
At $2,777/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01721 (Ashland, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 60.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,873
Median income
$127,539
Median age
42.1
Renters
24.7%
Age distribution
18.4%
19.5%
28.5%
15.3%
18.2%
Under 1818.4%
18–3419.5%
35–5428.5%
55–6415.3%
65+18.2%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
66.1%
15.6%
White66.1%
Black5.2%
Hispanic8.7%
Asian15.6%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
16.1%
20.8%
60.7%
No HS diploma2.4%
HS diploma16.1%
Some college20.8%
Bachelor's+60.7%
Housing tenure
75.3%
24.7%
Owner75.3%
Renter24.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01721 in Ashland, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$115,959 → $127,539
up 10.0%
Population
18,646 → 18,873
up 1.2%
Renter share
23.7% → 24.7%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
60.6% → 60.7%
+0.1 pts
Median age
41.1 → 42.1
+1.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $115,959 to $127,539 across the same window, up 10.0% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 01721 in Ashland, MA adding about 227 residents over the five-year window, up 1.2% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01721 covers Ashland, MA. The median rent here is $2,777/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,270/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($127,539/yr), ZIP 01721 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 01721?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01721 (Ashland, MA) is $2,777. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01721 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01721's median rent of $2,777/mo is $812 (41%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01721 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01721 falls in the middle range for Massachusetts, ranking #87 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,777/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01721?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $111,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,777/mo in ZIP 01721. The local median household income is $127,539/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01721?

Rent in ZIP 01721 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 01721 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01721 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,777/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($127,539/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01721 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 01721 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.7% of ZIP 01721 households are renters, while 75.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01721 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01721 compare to the rest of Ashland?

ZIP 01721 sits right at the Ashland citywide median of $2,777/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01721 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01721 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,777/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 01721's median household income ($127,539/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01721 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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