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ZIP 01826

Part of Dracut, MA
Pop. 32,629·Middlesex County·133rd most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,328/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
+$363
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 01826 · $2,328
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,610
1 BR
$1,780
2 BR
$2,330
3 BR
$2,790
4 BR+
$3,080
Research median
$2,330/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
$27,936/yr
At $2,328/mo median
Location
CityDracut
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01826 (Dracut, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 36.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,629
Median income
$114,196
Median age
41.7
Renters
20.2%
Age distribution
21.4%
17.8%
28.9%
13.7%
18.2%
Under 1821.4%
18–3417.8%
35–5428.9%
55–6413.7%
65+18.2%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
77.4%
White77.4%
Black5%
Hispanic8.7%
Asian5.5%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
32.2%
22.8%
36.5%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma32.2%
Some college22.8%
Bachelor's+36.5%
Housing tenure
79.8%
20.2%
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01826 in Dracut, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$94,882 → $114,196
up 20.4%
Population
32,313 → 32,629
up 1.0%
Renter share
19.5% → 20.2%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
32.8% → 36.5%
+3.7 pts

Census figures show median household income at $114,196 today, compared with $94,882 five years earlier. The population has grown by 1.0% since 2021, moving from about 32,313 residents to roughly 32,629. College-educated residents now make up 36.5% of adults here, versus 32.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01826 covers Dracut, MA. The median rent here is $2,328/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,330/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($114,196/yr), ZIP 01826 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01826?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01826 (Dracut, MA) is $2,328. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01826 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01826's median rent of $2,328/mo is $363 (18%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01826 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01826 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #133 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,328/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01826?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,328/mo in ZIP 01826. The local median household income is $114,196/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01826?

Rent in ZIP 01826 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 01826 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01826 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,328/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($114,196/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01826 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 01826 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.2% of ZIP 01826 households are renters, while 79.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01826 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01826 compare to the rest of Dracut?

ZIP 01826 sits right at the Dracut citywide median of $2,328/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01826 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01826 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,328/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 01826's median household income ($114,196/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01826 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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