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ZIP 01890

Pop. 23,406·Middlesex County·11th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,776/mo
Year-over-Year
+21.3%
Month-over-Month
+7.0%
vs US Median
+$1,811
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ZIP 01890 · $3,776
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,490
1 BR
$2,620
2 BR
$3,110
3 BR
$3,730
4 BR+
$4,120
Research median
$3,110/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
$45,312/yr
At $3,776/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 21.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+21.3% YoY, +7.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01890 (Winchester, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 79.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,406
Median income
$230,198
Median age
42.5
Renters
18.3%
Age distribution
27.6%
30.6%
12.8%
18%
Under 1827.6%
18–3411.1%
35–5430.6%
55–6412.8%
65+18%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
71%
15.6%
White71%
Black3%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian15.6%
Other6.5%
Education (25+)
79.5%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma8.2%
Some college9.2%
Bachelor's+79.5%
Housing tenure
81.7%
18.3%
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01890 in Winchester, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$184,844 → $230,198
up 24.5%
Population
22,875 → 23,406
up 2.3%
Renter share
17.7% → 18.3%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
75.5% → 79.5%
+4.0 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $184,844 in 2021 to $230,198 more recently. The population has grown by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 22,875 residents to roughly 23,406. College-educated residents now make up 79.5% of adults here, versus 75.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01890 covers Winchester, MA. The median rent here is $3,776/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,110/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($230,198/yr), ZIP 01890 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 21.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01890?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01890 (Winchester, MA) is $3,776. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01890 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01890's median rent of $3,776/mo is $1,811 (92%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01890 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01890 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #11 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,776/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01890?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $151,000/year (~$73/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,776/mo in ZIP 01890. The local median household income is $230,198/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01890?

Rent in ZIP 01890 has increased 21.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 01890 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01890 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,776/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($230,198/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01890 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 01890 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.3% of ZIP 01890 households are renters, while 81.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01890 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01890 compare to the rest of Winchester?

ZIP 01890 sits right at the Winchester citywide median of $3,776/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01890 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01890 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,776/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 01890's median household income ($230,198/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01890 20%Benchmark 30%
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