ZIP Code · MA

ZIP 02050

Part of Marshfield, MA

Pop. 25,963·Plymouth County·111th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts

Median rent (all units)

$2,520/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

+$588

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ZIP 02050 · $2,520

More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Massachusetts

Rent in ZIP 02050 changed +7.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 140 Massachusetts ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.0%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($126,241) is $3,156 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($3,080); a 4-bedroom is $3,390.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 02050. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$30,240/yr

At $2,520/mo median

Location

CityMarshfield

StateMA

CountyPlymouth County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.8% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02050 (Marshfield, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 52.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

25,963

Median income

$126,241

Median age

45.8

Renters

19.1%

Age distribution

19.7%

16.9%

26.5%

16.8%

20.1%

Under 1819.7%

18–3416.9%

35–5426.5%

55–6416.8%

65+20.1%

Gender

49%

51%

Male49%

Female51%

Race & ethnicity

93.6%

White93.6%

Black0.8%

Hispanic3.4%

Asian0.9%

Other1.2%

Education (25+)

19.9%

24.6%

52.3%

No HS diploma3.3%

HS diploma19.9%

Some college24.6%

Bachelor's+52.3%

Housing tenure

80.9%

19.1%

Owner80.9%

Renter19.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02050 in Marshfield, MA has changed in 5 years

Income

$109,524 → $126,241

up 15.3%

Population

25,841 → 25,963

up 0.5%

Renter share

18.9% → 19.1%

+0.2 pts

Bachelor's+

51.8% → 52.3%

+0.5 pts

Median household income rose from $109,524 to $126,241 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.3% shift.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 02050 covers Marshfield, MA. The median rent here is $2,520/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,560/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($126,241/yr), ZIP 02050 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02050?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $101,000/year (about $49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,520/mo in ZIP 02050. The local median household income is $126,241/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02050?

Rent in ZIP 02050 has risen 7.8% over the past year.

How does ZIP 02050 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02050 is one of the more affordable among Massachusetts ZIP codes for rent, ranking #111 of 164 at $2,520/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 02050 changed +7.8%, against a typical +3.0% across the 140 Massachusetts ZIP codes Zillow tracks.