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ZIP 01803

Pop. 26,274·Middlesex County·33rd most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,307/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
+$1,342
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ZIP 01803 · $3,307
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,780
1 BR
$2,910
2 BR
$3,460
3 BR
$4,150
4 BR+
$4,580
Research median
$3,460/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
$39,684/yr
At $3,307/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01803 (Burlington, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 58.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,274
Median income
$146,436
Median age
45.9
Renters
25.8%
Age distribution
17.1%
19.8%
25.9%
15.2%
21.9%
Under 1817.1%
18–3419.8%
35–5425.9%
55–6415.2%
65+21.9%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
75.2%
14.5%
White75.2%
Black1.8%
Hispanic5%
Asian14.5%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
17.9%
19.6%
58.4%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma17.9%
Some college19.6%
Bachelor's+58.4%
Housing tenure
74.2%
25.8%
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01803 in Burlington, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$124,755 → $146,436
up 17.4%
Population
26,234 → 26,274
up 0.2%
Renter share
25.2% → 25.8%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
59.6% → 58.4%
-1.2 pts
Median age
44 → 45.9
+1.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $124,755 to $146,436 across the same window, up 17.4% versus 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01803 covers Burlington, MA. The median rent here is $3,307/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,460/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($146,436/yr), ZIP 01803 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 01803?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01803 (Burlington, MA) is $3,307. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01803 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01803's median rent of $3,307/mo is $1,342 (68%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01803 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01803 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #33 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,307/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01803?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $132,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,307/mo in ZIP 01803. The local median household income is $146,436/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01803?

Rent in ZIP 01803 has increased 6.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 01803 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01803 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,307/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($146,436/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01803 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 01803 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.8% of ZIP 01803 households are renters, while 74.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01803 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01803 compare to the rest of Burlington?

ZIP 01803 is more affordable than Burlington overall. At $3,307/mo, it's $21 below the Burlington citywide median of $3,328/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01803 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01803 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,307/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 01803's median household income ($146,436/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01803 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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