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ZIP 01887

Pop. 23,336·Middlesex County·40th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,218/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
+$1,253
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 01887 · $3,218
More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,790
1 BR
$2,930
2 BR
$3,480
3 BR
$4,170
4 BR+
$4,610
Research median
$3,480/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
$38,616/yr
At $3,218/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 (+0.0% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01887 (Wilmington, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 50.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,336
Median income
$168,152
Median age
42.3
Renters
11.9%
Age distribution
23.1%
16.6%
27.2%
17.5%
15.6%
Under 1823.1%
18–3416.6%
35–5427.2%
55–6417.5%
65+15.6%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
87.2%
White87.2%
Black1%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian3.8%
Other5.6%
Education (25+)
24.6%
22%
50.4%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma24.6%
Some college22%
Bachelor's+50.4%
Housing tenure
88.1%
Owner88.1%
Renter11.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01887 in Wilmington, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$146,250 → $168,152
up 15.0%
Population
23,311 → 23,336
up 0.1%
Renter share
14.6% → 11.9%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
49.9% → 50.4%
+0.5 pts
Median age
41.2 → 42.3
+1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $168,152 today, compared with $146,250 five years earlier. The renter share has eased from 14.6% to 11.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01887 covers Wilmington, MA. The median rent here is $3,218/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,480/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($168,152/yr), ZIP 01887 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01887?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01887 (Wilmington, MA) is $3,218. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01887 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01887's median rent of $3,218/mo is $1,253 (64%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01887 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01887 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #40 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,218/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01887?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $129,000/year (~$62/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,218/mo in ZIP 01887. The local median household income is $168,152/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01887?

Rent in ZIP 01887 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 01887 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01887 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,218/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($168,152/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01887 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 01887 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 11.9% of ZIP 01887 households are renters, while 88.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01887 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01887 compare to the rest of Wilmington?

ZIP 01887 sits right at the Wilmington citywide median of $3,218/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01887 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01887 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,218/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 01887's median household income ($168,152/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01887 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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