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ZIP 01906

Part of Saugus, MA
Pop. 28,773·Essex County·51st most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,103/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
+$1,138
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 01906 · $3,103
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,160
1 BR
$2,270
2 BR
$2,690
3 BR
$3,230
4 BR+
$3,560
Research median
$2,690/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
$37,236/yr
At $3,103/mo median
Location
CitySaugus
StateMA
CountyEssex County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (-1.0% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01906 (Saugus, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,773
Median income
$101,539
Median age
44.5
Renters
28.5%
Age distribution
15.2%
22.3%
25.9%
14.5%
22%
Under 1815.2%
18–3422.3%
35–5425.9%
55–6414.5%
65+22%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
72.9%
12.4%
White72.9%
Black5.4%
Hispanic12.4%
Asian3.5%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
34.4%
24.8%
31.4%
No HS diploma9.4%
HS diploma34.4%
Some college24.8%
Bachelor's+31.4%
Housing tenure
71.5%
28.5%
Owner71.5%
Renter28.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01906 in Saugus, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$93,737 → $101,539
up 8.3%
Population
28,521 → 28,773
up 0.9%
Renter share
22.4% → 28.5%
+6.1 pts
Bachelor's+
31.7% → 31.4%
-0.3 pts
Median age
43.6 → 44.5
+0.9 yrs

Median household income grew from $93,737 to $101,539 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.3% shift. About 28.5% of households rent today, against 22.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01906 covers Saugus, MA. The median rent here is $3,103/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,690/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($101,539/yr), ZIP 01906 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01906?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01906 (Saugus, MA) is $3,103. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01906 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01906's median rent of $3,103/mo is $1,138 (58%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01906 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01906 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #51 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,103/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01906?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $124,000/year (~$60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,103/mo in ZIP 01906. The local median household income is $101,539/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01906?

Rent in ZIP 01906 has decreased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 01906 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01906 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,103/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($101,539/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01906 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 01906 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.5% of ZIP 01906 households are renters, while 71.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01906 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01906 compare to the rest of Saugus?

ZIP 01906 is pricier than Saugus as a whole. At $3,103/mo, it's $107 above the Saugus citywide median of $2,996/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01906 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01906 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $3,103/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 01906's median household income ($101,539/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01906 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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