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ZIP 02072

Pop. 29,225·Norfolk County·116th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,490/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
+$525
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ZIP 02072 · $2,490
More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,210
1 BR
$2,320
2 BR
$2,750
3 BR
$3,300
4 BR+
$3,640
Research median
$2,750/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
$29,880/yr
At $2,490/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyNorfolk County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02072 (Stoughton, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 41.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,225
Median income
$104,794
Median age
45.7
Renters
25.9%
Age distribution
18.5%
18.1%
27.3%
15.3%
20.8%
Under 1818.5%
18–3418.1%
35–5427.3%
55–6415.3%
65+20.8%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
57.6%
19.2%
White57.6%
Black19.2%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian6.7%
Other11.6%
Education (25+)
25%
24.1%
41.9%
No HS diploma9.1%
HS diploma25%
Some college24.1%
Bachelor's+41.9%
Housing tenure
74.1%
25.9%
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02072 in Stoughton, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$94,823 → $104,794
up 10.5%
Population
29,028 → 29,225
up 0.7%
Renter share
25% → 25.9%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
41.2% → 41.9%
+0.7 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $94,823 in 2021 to $104,794 more recently.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02072 covers Stoughton, MA. The median rent here is $2,490/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,750/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($104,794/yr), ZIP 02072 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02072?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02072 (Stoughton, MA) is $2,490. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02072 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02072's median rent of $2,490/mo is $525 (27%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02072 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02072 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #116 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,490/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02072?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,490/mo in ZIP 02072. The local median household income is $104,794/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02072?

Rent in ZIP 02072 has increased 3.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02072 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02072 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,490/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($104,794/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02072 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02072 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.9% of ZIP 02072 households are renters, while 74.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02072 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02072 compare to the rest of Stoughton?

ZIP 02072 sits right at the Stoughton citywide median of $2,490/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02072 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02072 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,490/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 02072's median household income ($104,794/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02072 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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