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ZIP 02090

Part of Westwood, MA
Pop. 16,318·Norfolk County·46th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,130/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.9%
vs US Median
+$1,165
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 02090 · $3,130
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,570
1 BR
$2,700
2 BR
$3,210
3 BR
$3,850
4 BR+
$4,250
Research median
$3,210/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
$37,560/yr
At $3,130/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyNorfolk County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02090 (Westwood, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 72.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,318
Median income
$223,125
Median age
43.9
Renters
12.7%
Age distribution
26.1%
14.9%
25.4%
13.9%
19.7%
Under 1826.1%
18–3414.9%
35–5425.4%
55–6413.9%
65+19.7%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
78.9%
White78.9%
Black1.4%
Hispanic4%
Asian10.8%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
13.4%
72.4%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma9.5%
Some college13.4%
Bachelor's+72.4%
Housing tenure
87.3%
12.7%
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02090 in Westwood, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$171,071 → $223,125
up 30.4%
Population
16,066 → 16,318
up 1.6%
Renter share
14.1% → 12.7%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
71.6% → 72.4%
+0.8 pts
Median age
44.4 → 43.9
-0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 02090 in Westwood, MA now reports about $223,125, up from $171,071 in 2021. The population has grown by 1.6% since 2021, moving from about 16,066 residents to roughly 16,318.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02090 covers Westwood, MA. The median rent here is $3,130/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,700/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,210/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($223,125/yr), ZIP 02090 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02090?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02090 (Westwood, MA) is $3,130. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02090 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02090's median rent of $3,130/mo is $1,165 (59%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02090 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02090 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #46 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,130/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02090?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $125,000/year (~$60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,130/mo in ZIP 02090. The local median household income is $223,125/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02090?

Rent in ZIP 02090 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 02090 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02090 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,130/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($223,125/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02090 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02090 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.7% of ZIP 02090 households are renters, while 87.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02090 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02090 compare to the rest of Westwood?

ZIP 02090 sits right at the Westwood citywide median of $3,130/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02090 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02090 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,130/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 02090's median household income ($223,125/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02090 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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