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ZIP 02119

Part of Boston, MA
Pop. 27,377·Suffolk County·23rd most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,546/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
+$1,581
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ZIP 02119 · $3,546
More expensive than 95% 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
$42,552/yr
At $3,546/mo median
Location
CityBoston
StateMA
CountySuffolk County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 8.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.5% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02119 (Boston, MA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,377
Median income
$48,488
Median age
36.3
Renters
73.5%
Age distribution
19.6%
28.7%
25.3%
15.6%
Under 1819.6%
18–3428.7%
35–5425.3%
55–6410.8%
65+15.6%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
15.3%
44.4%
32.6%
White15.3%
Black44.4%
Hispanic32.6%
Asian3.6%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
19.2%
26.4%
23.7%
30.6%
No HS diploma19.2%
HS diploma26.4%
Some college23.7%
Bachelor's+30.6%
Housing tenure
26.5%
73.5%
Owner26.5%
Renter73.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02119 in Boston, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,658 → $3,546
up 33.4%
Income
$34,987 → $48,488
up 38.6%
Population
28,307 → 27,377
down 3.3%
Renter share
74.8% → 73.5%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
30.1% → 30.6%
+0.5 pts
Median age
34.7 → 36.3
+1.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 02119 in Boston, MA has climbed from $2,658 to $3,546, a 33.4% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $48,488 today, compared with $34,987 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 3.3% since 2021, moving from about 28,307 residents to roughly 27,377. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02119 covers Boston, MA. The median rent here is $3,546/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 88% of local median household income ($48,488/yr), ZIP 02119 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 02119?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02119 (Boston, MA) is $3,546. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02119 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02119's median rent of $3,546/mo is $1,581 (80%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02119 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02119 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #23 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,546/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02119?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $142,000/year (~$68/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,546/mo in ZIP 02119. The local median household income is $48,488/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02119?

Rent in ZIP 02119 has decreased 8.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 02119 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02119 is considered expensive for renters. At $3,546/mo, rent takes approximately 88% of the local median household income ($48,488/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02119 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 02119 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 73.5% of ZIP 02119 households are renters, while 26.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 02119 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 02119 compare to the rest of Boston?

ZIP 02119 is pricier than Boston as a whole. At $3,546/mo, it's $77 above the Boston citywide median of $3,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02119 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02119 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
88%
EXPENSIVE

At $3,546/mo, rent takes ~88% of ZIP 02119's median household income ($48,488/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02119 88%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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