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ZIP 01966

Part of Rockport, MA
Pop. 7,009·Essex County·99th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,560/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
+$595
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ZIP 01966 · $2,560
More expensive than 82% 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: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$30,720/yr
At $2,560/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyEssex County
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Balanced Market
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 (+0.4% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01966 (Rockport, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 55.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,009
Median income
$96,250
Median age
59.7
Renters
31.7%
Age distribution
13.8%
12.1%
15.6%
20.3%
38.2%
Under 1813.8%
18–3412.1%
35–5415.6%
55–6420.3%
65+38.2%
Gender
45.2%
54.8%
Male45.2%
Female54.8%
Race & ethnicity
94.5%
White94.5%
Black0.6%
Hispanic2.6%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
12.6%
28.4%
55.1%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma12.6%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+55.1%
Housing tenure
68.3%
31.7%
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01966 in Rockport, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$88,377 → $96,250
up 8.9%
Population
7,014 → 7,009
down 0.1%
Renter share
31.6% → 31.7%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
58.2% → 55.1%
-3.1 pts
Median age
57.8 → 59.7
+1.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 01966 in Rockport, MA now reports about $96,250, up from $88,377 in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 58.2% to 55.1%.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 01966 covers Rockport, MA. The median rent here is $2,560/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,560/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($96,250/yr), ZIP 01966 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01966?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01966 (Rockport, MA) is $2,560. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01966 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01966's median rent of $2,560/mo is $595 (30%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01966 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01966 falls in the middle range for Massachusetts, ranking #99 out of 177 ZIPs at $2,560/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01966?

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 $2,560/mo in ZIP 01966. The local median household income is $96,250/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01966?

Rent in ZIP 01966 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of April 19, 2026.

Is ZIP 01966 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01966 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,560/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($96,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01966 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 01966 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.7% of ZIP 01966 households are renters, while 68.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01966 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01966 compare to the rest of Rockport?

ZIP 01966 is pricier than Rockport as a whole. At $2,560/mo, it's $765 above the Rockport citywide median of $1,795/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01966 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01966 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,560/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 01966's median household income ($96,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01966 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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