ZIP Code · MA

ZIP 01749

Part of Hudson, MA
Pop. 20,077·Middlesex County·106th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,558/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.0%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$626
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 01749 · $2,558
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Massachusetts

Rent in ZIP 01749 changed +5.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 140 Massachusetts ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.0%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($103,400) is $2,585 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,560); a 3-bedroom is $3,080.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 01719, 7 miles away, rents for 24% less ($1,938/mo), about $7,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 01749. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$30,696/yr
At $2,558/mo median
Location
CityHudson
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (5.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.0% YoY, +0.0% 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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About renting in ZIP 01749

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 01749 covers Hudson, MA. The median rent here is $2,558/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,560/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($103,400/yr), ZIP 01749 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $102,000/year (about $49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,558/mo in ZIP 01749. The local median household income is $103,400/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01749?

Rent in ZIP 01749 has risen 5.0% over the past year.

How does ZIP 01749 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01749 is in the middle among Massachusetts ZIP codes for rent, ranking #106 of 164 at $2,558/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 01749 changed +5.0%, against a typical +3.0% across the 140 Massachusetts ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 01749 compare to the rest of Hudson?

ZIP 01749 sits right at the Hudson citywide median of $2,558/mo.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,558/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 01749's median household income ($103,400/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01749 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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