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ZIP 01901

Part of Lynn, MA
Pop. 2,419·Essex County·143rd most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,203/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
+$241
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ZIP 01901 · $2,203
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$2,040
1 BR
$2,160
2 BR
$2,560
3 BR
$3,080
4 BR+
$3,390
Research median
$2,560/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
$26,436/yr
At $2,203/mo median
Location
CityLynn
StateMA
CountyEssex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01901 (Lynn, MA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 34.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,419
Median income
$36,119
Median age
40.7
Renters
97.9%
Age distribution
32%
24.4%
25.8%
Under 1811%
18–3432%
35–5424.4%
55–646.8%
65+25.8%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
35.8%
25.2%
35.9%
White35.8%
Black25.2%
Hispanic35.9%
Asian4%
Education (25+)
27.6%
27.8%
34.7%
No HS diploma9.9%
HS diploma27.6%
Some college27.8%
Bachelor's+34.7%
Housing tenure
97.9%
Owner2.1%
Renter97.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01901 in Lynn, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$24,207 → $36,119
up 49.2%
Population
2,291 → 2,419
up 5.6%
Renter share
88.5% → 97.9%
+9.4 pts
Bachelor's+
26.2% → 34.7%
+8.5 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $24,207 in 2021 to $36,119 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 01901 in Lynn, MA adding about 128 residents over the five-year window, up 5.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 88.5% to 97.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 26.2% to 34.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 01901 covers Lynn, MA. The median rent here is $2,203/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,560/mo.

At 73% of local median household income ($36,119/yr), ZIP 01901 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01901?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01901 (Lynn, MA) is $2,203. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01901's median rent of $2,203/mo is $241 (12%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 01901 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01901 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #143 out of 171 ZIPs at $2,203/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,203/mo in ZIP 01901. The local median household income is $36,119/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01901?

Rent in ZIP 01901 has increased 2.1% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 01901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01901 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,203/mo, rent takes approximately 73% of the local median household income ($36,119/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01901 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 01901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 97.9% of ZIP 01901 households are renters, while 2.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 01901 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 01901 compare to the rest of Lynn?

ZIP 01901 is more affordable than Lynn overall. At $2,203/mo, it's $104 below the Lynn citywide median of $2,307/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01901 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
73%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,203/mo, rent takes ~73% of ZIP 01901's median household income ($36,119/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01901 73%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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