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ZIP 01867

Part of Reading, MA
Pop. 25,612·Middlesex County·44th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,162/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
+$1,197
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 01867 · $3,162
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,100
1 BR
$2,210
2 BR
$2,620
3 BR
$3,140
4 BR+
$3,470
Research median
$2,620/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
$37,944/yr
At $3,162/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
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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 (+0.5% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01867 (Reading, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 66.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,612
Median income
$165,912
Median age
43.7
Renters
17.6%
Age distribution
22.8%
16.1%
26.1%
14.4%
20.7%
Under 1822.8%
18–3416.1%
35–5426.1%
55–6414.4%
65+20.7%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
85.5%
White85.5%
Black0.5%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian6.3%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
14.9%
15%
66.3%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma14.9%
Some college15%
Bachelor's+66.3%
Housing tenure
82.4%
17.6%
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01867 in Reading, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$145,471 → $165,912
up 14.1%
Population
25,511 → 25,612
up 0.4%
Renter share
14.3% → 17.6%
+3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
65.3% → 66.3%
+1.0 pts
Median age
42.7 → 43.7
+1.0 yrs

Median household income grew from $145,471 to $165,912 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.1% shift. About 17.6% of households rent today, against 14.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01867 covers Reading, MA. The median rent here is $3,162/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,620/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($165,912/yr), ZIP 01867 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01867?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01867 (Reading, MA) is $3,162. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01867 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01867's median rent of $3,162/mo is $1,197 (61%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01867 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01867 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #44 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,162/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01867?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $126,000/year (~$61/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,162/mo in ZIP 01867. The local median household income is $165,912/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01867?

Rent in ZIP 01867 has increased 0.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 01867 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01867 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,162/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($165,912/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01867 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 01867 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.6% of ZIP 01867 households are renters, while 82.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01867 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01867 compare to the rest of Reading?

ZIP 01867 sits right at the Reading citywide median of $3,162/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01867 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01867 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,162/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 01867's median household income ($165,912/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01867 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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