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ZIP 02081

Part of Walpole, MA
Pop. 19,343·Norfolk County·66th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,950/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.7%
Month-over-Month
+8.4%
vs US Median
+$985
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ZIP 02081 · $2,950
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,100
1 BR
$2,210
2 BR
$2,620
3 BR
$3,140
4 BR+
$3,470
Research median
$2,620/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$35,400/yr
At $2,950/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyNorfolk County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.7% YoY, +8.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02081 (Walpole, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 65.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,343
Median income
$156,250
Median age
42.9
Renters
17.1%
Age distribution
23.4%
16.7%
28.9%
12.7%
18.3%
Under 1823.4%
18–3416.7%
35–5428.9%
55–6412.7%
65+18.3%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
89%
White89%
Black2.5%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian2.7%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
14.8%
17.2%
65.7%
No HS diploma2.4%
HS diploma14.8%
Some college17.2%
Bachelor's+65.7%
Housing tenure
82.9%
17.1%
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02081 in Walpole, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$129,972 → $156,250
up 20.2%
Population
20,287 → 19,343
down 4.7%
Renter share
19.4% → 17.1%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
55.6% → 65.7%
+10.1 pts
Median age
42.2 → 42.9
+0.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $129,972 to $156,250 across the same window, up 20.2% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 4.7% since 2021, moving from about 20,287 residents to roughly 19,343. Renters now make up 17.1% of households, compared with 19.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 65.7% of adults here, versus 55.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02081 covers Walpole, MA. The median rent here is $2,950/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,620/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($156,250/yr), ZIP 02081 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02081?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02081 (Walpole, MA) is $2,950. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02081 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02081's median rent of $2,950/mo is $985 (50%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02081 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02081 falls in the middle range for Massachusetts, ranking #66 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,950/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02081?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $118,000/year (~$57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,950/mo in ZIP 02081. The local median household income is $156,250/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02081?

Rent in ZIP 02081 has increased 8.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02081 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02081 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,950/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($156,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02081 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02081 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.1% of ZIP 02081 households are renters, while 82.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02081 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02081 compare to the rest of Walpole?

ZIP 02081 is pricier than Walpole as a whole. At $2,950/mo, it's $38 above the Walpole citywide median of $2,912/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02081 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02081 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,950/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 02081's median household income ($156,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02081 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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