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ZIP 01905

Part of Lynn, MA
Pop. 28,221·Essex County·101st most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,636/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$671
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 01905 · $2,636
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$31,632/yr
At $2,636/mo median
Location
CityLynn
StateMA
CountyEssex County
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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, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01905 (Lynn, MA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,221
Median income
$84,333
Median age
33.1
Renters
48.3%
Age distribution
25.4%
26.9%
27.3%
Under 1825.4%
18–3426.9%
35–5427.3%
55–649.2%
65+11.2%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
38.2%
13.4%
43.3%
White38.2%
Black13.4%
Hispanic43.3%
Asian9.1%
Education (25+)
23.9%
29.7%
25.8%
20.5%
No HS diploma23.9%
HS diploma29.7%
Some college25.8%
Bachelor's+20.5%
Housing tenure
51.7%
48.3%
Owner51.7%
Renter48.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01905 in Lynn, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,885 → $84,333
up 30.0%
Population
26,962 → 28,221
up 4.7%
Renter share
53.5% → 48.3%
-5.2 pts
Bachelor's+
17.3% → 20.5%
+3.2 pts
Median age
34.2 → 33.1
-1.1 yrs

Median household income grew from $64,885 to $84,333 between 2021 and 2024, a 30.0% shift. Headcount in the area went from 26,962 to 28,221 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.7% change. About 48.3% of households rent today, against 53.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 17.3% to 20.5%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01905 covers Lynn, MA. The median rent here is $2,636/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,560/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($84,333/yr), ZIP 01905 ranks as moderate 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 01905?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01905 (Lynn, MA) is $2,636. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01905 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01905's median rent of $2,636/mo is $671 (34%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01905 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01905 falls in the middle range for Massachusetts, ranking #101 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,636/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01905?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $105,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,636/mo in ZIP 01905. The local median household income is $84,333/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01905?

Rent in ZIP 01905 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 01905 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01905 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,636/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($84,333/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01905 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 01905 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.3% of ZIP 01905 households are renters, while 51.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01905 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01905 compare to the rest of Lynn?

ZIP 01905 is pricier than Lynn as a whole. At $2,636/mo, it's $336 above the Lynn citywide median of $2,300/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01905 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01905 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,636/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 01905's median household income ($84,333/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01905 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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