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ZIP 01880

Pop. 27,793·Middlesex County·81st most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,834/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$872
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ZIP 01880 · $2,834
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$2,080
1 BR
$2,180
2 BR
$2,590
3 BR
$3,110
4 BR+
$3,430
Research median
$2,590/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$34,008/yr
At $2,834/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.1% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01880 (Wakefield, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 59.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,793
Median income
$134,306
Median age
42.4
Renters
29.3%
Age distribution
20%
19.5%
27.3%
14.3%
19%
Under 1820%
18–3419.5%
35–5427.3%
55–6414.3%
65+19%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
86.6%
White86.6%
Black0.7%
Hispanic2.7%
Asian5.7%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
20.2%
16.5%
59.7%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma20.2%
Some college16.5%
Bachelor's+59.7%
Housing tenure
70.7%
29.3%
Owner70.7%
Renter29.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01880 in Wakefield, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$110,878 → $134,306
up 21.1%
Population
27,179 → 27,793
up 2.3%
Renter share
27.6% → 29.3%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
54.8% → 59.7%
+4.9 pts
Median age
43.7 → 42.4
-1.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 01880 in Wakefield, MA now reports about $134,306, up from $110,878 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 27,179 to 27,793 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.3% change. About 29.3% of households rent today, against 27.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 54.8% to 59.7%.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 01880 covers Wakefield, MA. The median rent here is $2,834/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,590/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($134,306/yr), ZIP 01880 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01880?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01880 (Wakefield, MA) is $2,834. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01880 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01880's median rent of $2,834/mo is $872 (44%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 01880 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01880 falls in the middle range for Massachusetts, ranking #81 out of 171 ZIPs at $2,834/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01880?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $113,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,834/mo in ZIP 01880. The local median household income is $134,306/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01880?

Rent in ZIP 01880 has increased 9.1% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 01880 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01880 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,834/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($134,306/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01880 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 01880 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.3% of ZIP 01880 households are renters, while 70.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01880 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01880 compare to the rest of Wakefield?

ZIP 01880 is more affordable than Wakefield overall. At $2,834/mo, it's $4 below the Wakefield citywide median of $2,838/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01880 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01880 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,834/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 01880's median household income ($134,306/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01880 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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