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ZIP 01742

Part of Concord, MA
Pop. 18,448·Middlesex County·20th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,570/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
+$1,605
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 01742 · $3,570
More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,810
1 BR
$2,950
2 BR
$3,500
3 BR
$4,200
4 BR+
$4,630
Research median
$3,500/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
$42,840/yr
At $3,570/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01742 (Concord, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 79.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,448
Median income
$195,125
Median age
47.4
Renters
24%
Age distribution
23.9%
25.4%
15.2%
23.7%
Under 1823.9%
18–3411.9%
35–5425.4%
55–6415.2%
65+23.7%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
82.6%
White82.6%
Black2.1%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian5.4%
Other6.3%
Education (25+)
79.5%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma8.7%
Some college8.7%
Bachelor's+79.5%
Housing tenure
76%
24%
Owner76%
Renter24%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01742 in Concord, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$168,934 → $195,125
up 15.5%
Population
18,393 → 18,448
up 0.3%
Renter share
25.4% → 24%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
73.4% → 79.5%
+6.1 pts
Median age
46 → 47.4
+1.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $168,934 to $195,125 across the same window, up 15.5% versus 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 73.4% to 79.5% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01742 covers Concord, MA. The median rent here is $3,570/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,500/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($195,125/yr), ZIP 01742 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 01742?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01742 (Concord, MA) is $3,570. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01742 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01742's median rent of $3,570/mo is $1,605 (82%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01742 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01742 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #20 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,570/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01742?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $143,000/year (~$69/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,570/mo in ZIP 01742. The local median household income is $195,125/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01742?

Rent in ZIP 01742 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 01742 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01742 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,570/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($195,125/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01742 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 01742 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24% of ZIP 01742 households are renters, while 76% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01742 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01742 compare to the rest of Concord?

ZIP 01742 sits right at the Concord citywide median of $3,570/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01742 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01742 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,570/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 01742's median household income ($195,125/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01742 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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