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ZIP 01950

Pop. 18,652·Essex County·69th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,886/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.4%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
+$921
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 01950 · $2,886
More expensive than 88% 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
$34,632/yr
At $2,886/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyEssex County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.4% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01950 (Newburyport, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,652
Median income
$139,625
Median age
49.8
Renters
22.5%
Age distribution
19.9%
14.6%
22.5%
18.6%
24.4%
Under 1819.9%
18–3414.6%
35–5422.5%
55–6418.6%
65+24.4%
Gender
43.6%
56.4%
Male43.6%
Female56.4%
Race & ethnicity
91.1%
White91.1%
Hispanic2.7%
Asian0.9%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
19.5%
67%
No HS diploma2.3%
HS diploma11.2%
Some college19.5%
Bachelor's+67%
Housing tenure
77.5%
22.5%
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01950 in Newburyport, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$115,807 → $139,625
up 20.6%
Population
18,282 → 18,652
up 2.0%
Renter share
23% → 22.5%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
64.4% → 67%
+2.6 pts
Median age
46.4 → 49.8
+3.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $115,807 to $139,625 across the same window, up 20.6% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 01950 in Newburyport, MA adding about 370 residents over the five-year window, up 2.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 64.4% to 67% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01950 covers Newburyport, MA. The median rent here is $2,886/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 25% of local median household income ($139,625/yr), ZIP 01950 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01950?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01950 (Newburyport, MA) is $2,886. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01950 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01950's median rent of $2,886/mo is $921 (47%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01950 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01950 falls in the middle range for Massachusetts, ranking #69 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,886/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01950?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $115,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,886/mo in ZIP 01950. The local median household income is $139,625/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01950?

Rent in ZIP 01950 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 01950 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01950 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,886/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($139,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01950 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 01950 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.5% of ZIP 01950 households are renters, while 77.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01950 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01950 compare to the rest of Newburyport?

ZIP 01950 sits right at the Newburyport citywide median of $2,886/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01950 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01950 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,886/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 01950's median household income ($139,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01950 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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