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ZIP 01801

Part of Woburn, MA
Pop. 41,939·Middlesex County·84th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,783/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
+$818
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 01801 · $2,783
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,530
1 BR
$2,650
2 BR
$3,150
3 BR
$3,780
4 BR+
$4,170
Research median
$3,150/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
$33,396/yr
At $2,783/mo median
Location
CityWoburn
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01801 (Woburn, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 46.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,939
Median income
$111,185
Median age
39.3
Renters
44.3%
Age distribution
17.9%
25.7%
26.6%
14%
15.7%
Under 1817.9%
18–3425.7%
35–5426.6%
55–6414%
65+15.7%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
73.4%
White73.4%
Black4.4%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian8%
Other6.1%
Education (25+)
26.4%
22%
46.5%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma26.4%
Some college22%
Bachelor's+46.5%
Housing tenure
55.7%
44.3%
Owner55.7%
Renter44.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01801 in Woburn, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,051 → $2,783
up 35.7%
Income
$95,184 → $111,185
up 16.8%
Population
40,967 → 41,939
up 2.4%
Renter share
41.5% → 44.3%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
46.4% → 46.5%
+0.1 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 01801 in Woburn, MA has shifted from $2,051 to $2,783, up 35.7% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $95,184 to $111,185 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.8% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 01801 in Woburn, MA adding about 972 residents over the five-year window, up 2.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 41.5% to 44.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 01801 in Woburn, MA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01801 covers Woburn, MA. The median rent here is $2,783/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,650/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,150/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($111,185/yr), ZIP 01801 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01801 (Woburn, MA) is $2,783. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01801's median rent of $2,783/mo is $818 (42%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01801 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01801 falls in the middle range for Massachusetts, ranking #84 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,783/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01801?

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 $2,783/mo in ZIP 01801. The local median household income is $111,185/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01801?

Rent in ZIP 01801 has increased 2.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 01801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01801 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,783/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($111,185/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01801 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 01801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.3% of ZIP 01801 households are renters, while 55.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01801 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01801 compare to the rest of Woburn?

ZIP 01801 is pricier than Woburn as a whole. At $2,783/mo, it's $3 above the Woburn citywide median of $2,780/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,783/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 01801's median household income ($111,185/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01801 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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