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ZIP 02048

Pop. 23,931·Bristol County·107th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,602/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.1%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$637
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 02048 · $2,602
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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$31,224/yr
At $2,602/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyBristol County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.1% YoY, -0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02048 (Mansfield, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 51.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,931
Median income
$125,273
Median age
41.4
Renters
26.9%
Age distribution
22.4%
19.3%
27.7%
15.2%
15.4%
Under 1822.4%
18–3419.3%
35–5427.7%
55–6415.2%
65+15.4%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
83.4%
White83.4%
Black3.7%
Hispanic4%
Asian5.7%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
21.1%
24.7%
51.1%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma21.1%
Some college24.7%
Bachelor's+51.1%
Housing tenure
73.1%
26.9%
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02048 in Mansfield, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$122,274 → $125,273
up 2.5%
Population
23,768 → 23,931
up 0.7%
Renter share
25.2% → 26.9%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
53.2% → 51.1%
-2.1 pts
Median age
42.1 → 41.4
-0.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $125,273 today, compared with $122,274 five years earlier. The renter share has risen from 25.2% to 26.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 53.2% to 51.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02048 covers Mansfield, MA. The median rent here is $2,602/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,560/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($125,273/yr), ZIP 02048 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02048?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02048 (Mansfield, MA) is $2,602. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02048 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02048's median rent of $2,602/mo is $637 (32%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02048 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02048 falls in the middle range for Massachusetts, ranking #107 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,602/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02048?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $104,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,602/mo in ZIP 02048. The local median household income is $125,273/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02048?

Rent in ZIP 02048 has increased 11.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02048 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02048 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,602/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($125,273/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02048 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02048 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.9% of ZIP 02048 households are renters, while 73.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02048 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02048 compare to the rest of Mansfield?

ZIP 02048 sits right at the Mansfield citywide median of $2,602/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02048 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02048 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,602/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 02048's median household income ($125,273/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02048 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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