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ZIP 02021

Part of Canton, MA
Pop. 24,748·Norfolk County·67th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,909/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
+$944
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ZIP 02021 · $2,909
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,520
1 BR
$2,640
2 BR
$3,140
3 BR
$3,760
4 BR+
$4,160
Research median
$3,140/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
$34,908/yr
At $2,909/mo median
Location
CityCanton
StateMA
CountyNorfolk County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02021 (Canton, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 67.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,748
Median income
$143,381
Median age
42.6
Renters
26.4%
Age distribution
22.9%
17%
27.4%
13.9%
18.8%
Under 1822.9%
18–3417%
35–5427.4%
55–6413.9%
65+18.8%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
69.4%
White69.4%
Black11.7%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian10.9%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
12.8%
16.3%
67.5%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma12.8%
Some college16.3%
Bachelor's+67.5%
Housing tenure
73.6%
26.4%
Owner73.6%
Renter26.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02021 in Canton, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$118,814 → $143,381
up 20.7%
Population
24,122 → 24,748
up 2.6%
Renter share
23.1% → 26.4%
+3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
60.6% → 67.5%
+6.9 pts
Median age
43.2 → 42.6
-0.6 yrs

Median household income rose from $118,814 to $143,381 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.7% shift. The population has grown by 2.6% since 2021, moving from about 24,122 residents to roughly 24,748. Renters now make up 26.4% of households, compared with 23.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 67.5% of adults here, versus 60.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02021 covers Canton, MA. The median rent here is $2,909/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,640/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,140/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($143,381/yr), ZIP 02021 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02021?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02021 (Canton, MA) is $2,909. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02021 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02021's median rent of $2,909/mo is $944 (48%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02021 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02021 falls in the middle range for Massachusetts, ranking #67 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,909/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02021?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $116,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,909/mo in ZIP 02021. The local median household income is $143,381/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02021?

Rent in ZIP 02021 has increased 8.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02021 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02021 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,909/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($143,381/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02021 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02021 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.4% of ZIP 02021 households are renters, while 73.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02021 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02021 compare to the rest of Canton?

ZIP 02021 sits right at the Canton citywide median of $2,909/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02021 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02021 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,909/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 02021's median household income ($143,381/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02021 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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