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ZIP 02026

Part of Dedham, MA
Pop. 25,237·Norfolk County·39th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,226/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
+$1,261
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 02026 · $3,226
More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,300
1 BR
$2,420
2 BR
$2,870
3 BR
$3,440
4 BR+
$3,800
Research median
$2,870/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
$38,712/yr
At $3,226/mo median
Location
CityDedham
StateMA
CountyNorfolk County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.3% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02026 (Dedham, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,237
Median income
$128,955
Median age
44.6
Renters
26.6%
Age distribution
18.6%
18.1%
27.4%
14%
21.9%
Under 1818.6%
18–3418.1%
35–5427.4%
55–6414%
65+21.9%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
80%
White80%
Black6.6%
Hispanic7.9%
Asian2.8%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
20.1%
18.3%
55%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma20.1%
Some college18.3%
Bachelor's+55%
Housing tenure
73.4%
26.6%
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02026 in Dedham, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$108,047 → $128,955
up 19.4%
Population
25,308 → 25,237
down 0.3%
Renter share
29% → 26.6%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
55.3% → 55%
-0.3 pts
Median age
43.1 → 44.6
+1.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $108,047 in 2021 to $128,955 more recently. The renter share has eased from 29% to 26.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02026 covers Dedham, MA. The median rent here is $3,226/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,870/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($128,955/yr), ZIP 02026 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 02026?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02026 (Dedham, MA) is $3,226. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02026 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02026's median rent of $3,226/mo is $1,261 (64%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02026 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02026 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #39 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,226/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02026?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $129,000/year (~$62/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,226/mo in ZIP 02026. The local median household income is $128,955/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02026?

Rent in ZIP 02026 has increased 11.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02026 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02026 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,226/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($128,955/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02026 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 02026 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.6% of ZIP 02026 households are renters, while 73.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02026 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02026 compare to the rest of Dedham?

ZIP 02026 sits right at the Dedham citywide median of $3,226/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02026 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02026 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $3,226/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 02026's median household income ($128,955/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02026 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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