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ZIP 01824

Pop. 26,650·Middlesex County·93rd most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,737/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
+8.4%
vs US Median
+$772
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ZIP 01824 · $2,737
More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,040
1 BR
$2,210
2 BR
$2,900
3 BR
$3,480
4 BR+
$3,840
Research median
$2,900/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
$32,844/yr
At $2,737/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, +8.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01824 (Chelmsford, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 55.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,650
Median income
$140,050
Median age
41.8
Renters
17.7%
Age distribution
21.5%
19%
27.3%
13.7%
18.5%
Under 1821.5%
18–3419%
35–5427.3%
55–6413.7%
65+18.5%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
78.3%
White78.3%
Black1.9%
Hispanic5.8%
Asian10.8%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
16%
22.6%
55.6%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma16%
Some college22.6%
Bachelor's+55.6%
Housing tenure
82.3%
17.7%
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01824 in Chelmsford, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$130,215 → $140,050
up 7.6%
Population
26,574 → 26,650
up 0.3%
Renter share
16.5% → 17.7%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
57.3% → 55.6%
-1.7 pts
Median age
42.9 → 41.8
-1.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $130,215 to $140,050 across the same window, up 7.6% versus 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01824 covers Chelmsford, MA. The median rent here is $2,737/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,900/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($140,050/yr), ZIP 01824 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01824?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01824 (Chelmsford, MA) is $2,737. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01824 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01824's median rent of $2,737/mo is $772 (39%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01824 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01824 falls in the middle range for Massachusetts, ranking #93 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,737/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01824?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $109,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,737/mo in ZIP 01824. The local median household income is $140,050/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01824?

Rent in ZIP 01824 has increased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 01824 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01824 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,737/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($140,050/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01824 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 01824 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.7% of ZIP 01824 households are renters, while 82.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01824 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01824 compare to the rest of Chelmsford?

ZIP 01824 is pricier than Chelmsford as a whole. At $2,737/mo, it's $57 above the Chelmsford citywide median of $2,680/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01824 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01824 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,737/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 01824's median household income ($140,050/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01824 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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