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ZIP 01886

Part of Westford, MA
Pop. 24,690·Middlesex County·56th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,063/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.4%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
+$1,098
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 01886 · $3,063
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,380
1 BR
$2,630
2 BR
$3,450
3 BR
$4,140
4 BR+
$4,570
Research median
$3,450/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
$36,756/yr
At $3,063/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.4% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01886 (Westford, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 73.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,690
Median income
$187,198
Median age
42.8
Renters
14.1%
Age distribution
25.6%
13.9%
28.1%
17.7%
14.6%
Under 1825.6%
18–3413.9%
35–5428.1%
55–6417.7%
65+14.6%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
70.6%
21.7%
White70.6%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian21.7%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
13.3%
73.9%
No HS diploma2.3%
HS diploma10.6%
Some college13.3%
Bachelor's+73.9%
Housing tenure
85.9%
14.1%
Owner85.9%
Renter14.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01886 in Westford, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$161,076 → $187,198
up 16.2%
Population
24,535 → 24,690
up 0.6%
Renter share
11.5% → 14.1%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
72.6% → 73.9%
+1.3 pts
Median age
42.2 → 42.8
+0.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $161,076 to $187,198 across the same window, up 16.2% versus 2021. Renters now make up 14.1% of households, compared with 11.5% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01886 covers Westford, MA. The median rent here is $3,063/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,450/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($187,198/yr), ZIP 01886 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01886?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01886 (Westford, MA) is $3,063. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01886 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01886's median rent of $3,063/mo is $1,098 (56%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01886 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01886 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #56 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,063/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01886?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $123,000/year (~$59/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,063/mo in ZIP 01886. The local median household income is $187,198/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01886?

Rent in ZIP 01886 has increased 11.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 01886 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01886 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,063/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($187,198/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01886 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 01886 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.1% of ZIP 01886 households are renters, while 85.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01886 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01886 compare to the rest of Westford?

ZIP 01886 sits right at the Westford citywide median of $3,063/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01886 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01886 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,063/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 01886's median household income ($187,198/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01886 20%Benchmark 30%
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