ZIP Code · MA

ZIP 02026

Part of Dedham, MA

Pop. 25,237·Norfolk County·61st most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts

Median rent (all units)

$2,913/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.1%

Month-over-Month

+2.0%

vs US Median

+$981

Reported rents

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ZIP 02026 · $2,913

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

$2,300

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 02026 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in September 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Massachusetts

Rent in ZIP 02026 changed +7.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 140 Massachusetts ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.0%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($128,955) is $3,224 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,870); a 3-bedroom is $3,440.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 02062, 4 miles away, rents for 11% less ($2,579/mo), about $4,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 02026. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$34,956/yr

At $2,913/mo median

Location

CityDedham

StateMA

CountyNorfolk County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.1% YoY, +2.0% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 02026 covers Dedham, MA. The median rent here is $2,913/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,870/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($128,955/yr), ZIP 02026 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $117,000/year (about $56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,913/mo in ZIP 02026. The local median household income is $128,955/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02026?

Rent in ZIP 02026 has risen 7.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in September 2023.

How does ZIP 02026 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02026 is in the middle among Massachusetts ZIP codes for rent, ranking #61 of 164 at $2,913/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 02026 changed +7.1%, against a typical +3.0% across the 140 Massachusetts ZIP codes Zillow tracks.