ZIP Code · MA

ZIP 01830

Part of Haverhill, MA

Pop. 26,530·Essex County·125th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts

Median rent (all units)

$2,306/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

+$374

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ZIP 01830 · $2,306

More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,520

1 BR

$1,680

2 BR

$2,210

3 BR

$2,650

4 BR+

$2,930

Research median

$2,210/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 01830 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Massachusetts

Rent in ZIP 01830 changed +1.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 140 Massachusetts ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.0%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($78,571) is $1,964 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,680); a 2-bedroom is $2,210.

Rank in Haverhill

2nd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Haverhill.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 01832, 4 miles away, rents for 13% less ($2,009/mo), about $3,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 01830. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$27,672/yr

At $2,306/mo median

Location

CityHaverhill

StateMA

CountyEssex County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.0% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01830 (Haverhill, MA) is majority owner-occupied, 32.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

26,530

Median income

$78,571

Median age

39.8

Renters

42.2%

Age distribution

21.9%

21.1%

25.5%

13.8%

17.7%

Under 1821.9%

18–3421.1%

35–5425.5%

55–6413.8%

65+17.7%

Gender

48.7%

51.3%

Male48.7%

Female51.3%

Race & ethnicity

67.1%

28.8%

White67.1%

Black3.5%

Hispanic28.8%

Asian1.5%

Education (25+)

30.1%

26%

32.6%

No HS diploma11.3%

HS diploma30.1%

Some college26%

Bachelor's+32.6%

Housing tenure

57.8%

42.2%

Owner57.8%

Renter42.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01830 in Haverhill, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,729 → $2,306

up 33.4%

Income

$66,052 → $78,571

up 19.0%

Population

27,403 → 26,530

down 3.2%

Renter share

47.4% → 42.2%

-5.2 pts

Bachelor's+

27.7% → 32.6%

+4.9 pts

Median age

37.9 → 39.8

+1.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 01830 in Haverhill, MA has shifted from $1,729 to $2,306, up 33.4% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $66,052 to $78,571 across the same window, up 19.0% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 01830 in Haverhill, MA losing about 873 residents over the five-year window, down 3.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 47.4% to 42.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 27.7% to 32.6% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 01830 in Haverhill, MA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 01830 covers Haverhill, MA. The median rent here is $2,306/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($78,571/yr), ZIP 01830 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01830?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (about $44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,306/mo in ZIP 01830. The local median household income is $78,571/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01830?

Rent in ZIP 01830 has risen 1.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2021.

How does ZIP 01830 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01830 is one of the more affordable among Massachusetts ZIP codes for rent, ranking #125 of 164 at $2,306/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 01830 changed +1.0%, against a typical +3.0% across the 140 Massachusetts ZIP codes Zillow tracks.