ZIP Code · MA

ZIP 01950

Part of Newburyport, MA

Pop. 18,652·Essex County·55th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts

Median rent (all units)

$2,934/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.7%

Month-over-Month

-0.8%

vs US Median

+$1,002

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 01950 · $2,934

More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Massachusetts

Rent in ZIP 01950 changed +3.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 140 Massachusetts ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.0%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($139,625) is $3,491 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($3,390).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 01913, 4 miles away, rents for 15% less ($2,500/mo), about $5,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 01950. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$35,208/yr

At $2,934/mo median

Location

CityNewburyport

StateMA

CountyEssex County

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Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.7% YoY, -0.8% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 01950 covers Newburyport, MA. The median rent here is $2,934/mo as of October 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 increased 3.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $117,000/year (about $56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,934/mo in ZIP 01950. The local median household income is $139,625/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01950?

Rent in ZIP 01950 has risen 3.7% over the past year.

How does ZIP 01950 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01950 is one of the pricier among Massachusetts ZIP codes for rent, ranking #55 of 164 at $2,934/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 01950 changed +3.7%, against a typical +3.0% across the 140 Massachusetts ZIP codes Zillow tracks.