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ZIP 01749

Part of Hudson, MA
Pop. 20,077·Middlesex County·117th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,469/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
+$504
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 01749 · $2,469
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,040
1 BR
$2,160
2 BR
$2,560
3 BR
$3,080
4 BR+
$3,390
Research median
$2,560/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
$29,628/yr
At $2,469/mo median
Location
CityHudson
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.5% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01749 (Hudson, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 46.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,077
Median income
$103,400
Median age
42.9
Renters
26.8%
Age distribution
19.3%
18%
28.4%
14.3%
20.1%
Under 1819.3%
18–3418%
35–5428.4%
55–6414.3%
65+20.1%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
79%
White79%
Black0.9%
Hispanic7.2%
Asian4.5%
Other8.4%
Education (25+)
21%
23.9%
46.1%
No HS diploma9%
HS diploma21%
Some college23.9%
Bachelor's+46.1%
Housing tenure
73.2%
26.8%
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01749 in Hudson, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$94,191 → $103,400
up 9.8%
Population
20,032 → 20,077
up 0.2%
Renter share
27.9% → 26.8%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
44.6% → 46.1%
+1.5 pts
Median age
43.8 → 42.9
-0.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 01749 in Hudson, MA now reports about $103,400, up from $94,191 in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01749 covers Hudson, MA. The median rent here is $2,469/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,560/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($103,400/yr), ZIP 01749 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01749?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01749 (Hudson, MA) is $2,469. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01749 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01749's median rent of $2,469/mo is $504 (26%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01749 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01749 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #117 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,469/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01749?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,469/mo in ZIP 01749. The local median household income is $103,400/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01749?

Rent in ZIP 01749 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.5% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 01749 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01749 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,469/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($103,400/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01749 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 01749 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.8% of ZIP 01749 households are renters, while 73.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01749 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01749 compare to the rest of Hudson?

ZIP 01749 sits right at the Hudson citywide median of $2,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01749 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01749 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,469/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 01749's median household income ($103,400/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01749 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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