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ZIP 01841

Part of Lawrence, MA
Pop. 52,769·Essex County·138th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,245/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+9.9%
vs US Median
+$280
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 01841 · $2,245
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,390
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$2,010
3 BR
$2,410
4 BR+
$2,660
Research median
$2,010/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$26,940/yr
At $2,245/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyEssex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +9.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01841 (Lawrence, MA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
52,769
Median income
$56,971
Median age
31.8
Renters
68.9%
Age distribution
26.9%
27.4%
25.1%
Under 1826.9%
18–3427.4%
35–5425.1%
55–649.8%
65+10.7%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
14.4%
87%
White14.4%
Black3.6%
Hispanic87%
Asian1.3%
Education (25+)
29.7%
34.1%
21.4%
14.7%
No HS diploma29.7%
HS diploma34.1%
Some college21.4%
Bachelor's+14.7%
Housing tenure
31.1%
68.9%
Owner31.1%
Renter68.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01841 in Lawrence, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,527 → $56,971
up 19.9%
Population
53,180 → 52,769
down 0.8%
Renter share
68.9% → 68.9%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
11.3% → 14.7%
+3.4 pts
Median age
31.2 → 31.8
+0.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $47,527 in 2021 to $56,971 more recently. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 11.3% to 14.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 01841 covers Lawrence, MA. The median rent here is $2,245/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,010/mo.

At 47% of local median household income ($56,971/yr), ZIP 01841 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01841?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01841 (Lawrence, MA) is $2,245. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01841 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01841's median rent of $2,245/mo is $280 (14%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01841 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01841 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #138 out of 167 ZIPs at $2,245/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01841?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,245/mo in ZIP 01841. The local median household income is $56,971/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01841?

Rent in ZIP 01841 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 01841 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01841 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,245/mo, rent takes approximately 47% of the local median household income ($56,971/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01841 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 01841 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 68.9% of ZIP 01841 households are renters, while 31.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 01841 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 01841 compare to the rest of Lawrence?

ZIP 01841 is more affordable than Lawrence overall. At $2,245/mo, it's $102 below the Lawrence citywide median of $2,347/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01841 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01841 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
47%
STRETCHED

At $2,245/mo, rent takes ~47% of ZIP 01841's median household income ($56,971/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01841 47%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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