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ZIP 02043

Part of Hingham, MA
Pop. 24,283·Plymouth County·15th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,640/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.3%
Month-over-Month
+7.5%
vs US Median
+$1,675
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 02043 · $3,640
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,350
1 BR
$2,470
2 BR
$2,930
3 BR
$3,510
4 BR+
$3,880
Research median
$2,930/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
$43,680/yr
At $3,640/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyPlymouth County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.3% YoY, +7.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02043 (Hingham, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 76.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,283
Median income
$178,390
Median age
48.4
Renters
19.3%
Age distribution
23.4%
26%
14.1%
26%
Under 1823.4%
18–3410.5%
35–5426%
55–6414.1%
65+26%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
93%
White93%
Black0.7%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian2.4%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
12.3%
76.2%
No HS diploma1.3%
HS diploma10.2%
Some college12.3%
Bachelor's+76.2%
Housing tenure
80.7%
19.3%
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02043 in Hingham, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$154,300 → $178,390
up 15.6%
Population
24,061 → 24,283
up 0.9%
Renter share
17.6% → 19.3%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
72.9% → 76.2%
+3.3 pts
Median age
46.2 → 48.4
+2.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $178,390 today, compared with $154,300 five years earlier. The renter share has risen from 17.6% to 19.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 72.9% to 76.2% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02043 covers Hingham, MA. The median rent here is $3,640/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,470/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,930/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($178,390/yr), ZIP 02043 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02043?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02043 (Hingham, MA) is $3,640. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02043 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02043's median rent of $3,640/mo is $1,675 (85%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02043 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02043 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #15 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,640/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02043?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $146,000/year (~$70/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,640/mo in ZIP 02043. The local median household income is $178,390/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02043?

Rent in ZIP 02043 has increased 17.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02043 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02043 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,640/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($178,390/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02043 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02043 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.3% of ZIP 02043 households are renters, while 80.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02043 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02043 compare to the rest of Hingham?

ZIP 02043 sits right at the Hingham citywide median of $3,640/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02043 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02043 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,640/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 02043's median household income ($178,390/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02043 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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