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ZIP 01930

Pop. 30,075·Essex County·113th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,546/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
+$581
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 01930 · $2,546
More expensive than 80% 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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,552/yr
At $2,546/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyEssex County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.2% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01930 (Gloucester, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 40.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,075
Median income
$83,883
Median age
50.2
Renters
36.1%
Age distribution
15.1%
17.8%
22.4%
16.8%
27.9%
Under 1815.1%
18–3417.8%
35–5422.4%
55–6416.8%
65+27.9%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
89.5%
White89.5%
Black1.5%
Hispanic5.3%
Asian1.7%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
27.7%
25.5%
40.3%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma27.7%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+40.3%
Housing tenure
63.9%
36.1%
Owner63.9%
Renter36.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01930 in Gloucester, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$82,984 → $83,883
up 1.1%
Population
29,814 → 30,075
up 0.9%
Renter share
37.3% → 36.1%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
39.6% → 40.3%
+0.7 pts

Median household income rose from $82,984 to $83,883 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% shift.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01930 covers Gloucester, MA. The median rent here is $2,546/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 36% of local median household income ($83,883/yr), ZIP 01930 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01930?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01930 (Gloucester, MA) is $2,546. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01930 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01930's median rent of $2,546/mo is $581 (30%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01930 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01930 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #113 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,546/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01930?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,546/mo in ZIP 01930. The local median household income is $83,883/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01930?

Rent in ZIP 01930 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 01930 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01930 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,546/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($83,883/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01930 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 01930 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.1% of ZIP 01930 households are renters, while 63.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01930 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01930 compare to the rest of Gloucester?

ZIP 01930 is more affordable than Gloucester overall. At $2,546/mo, it's $28 below the Gloucester citywide median of $2,574/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01930 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01930 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,546/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 01930's median household income ($83,883/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01930 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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