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ZIP 02127

Part of Boston, MA
Pop. 36,769·Suffolk County·7th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,959/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.4%
Month-over-Month
-4.4%
vs US Median
+$1,997
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 02127 · $3,959
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$3,040
1 BR
$3,190
2 BR
$3,790
3 BR
$4,540
4 BR+
$5,020
Research median
$3,790/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$47,508/yr
At $3,959/mo median
Location
CityBoston
StateMA
CountySuffolk County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.4% YoY, -4.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02127 (Boston, MA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 69.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,769
Median income
$164,387
Median age
32.3
Renters
54.7%
Age distribution
46.1%
25.9%
Under 189.9%
18–3446.1%
35–5425.9%
55–648.4%
65+9.7%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
77.6%
White77.6%
Black4.1%
Hispanic10.5%
Asian6.4%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
14.7%
69.8%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma14.7%
Some college11.6%
Bachelor's+69.8%
Housing tenure
45.3%
54.7%
Owner45.3%
Renter54.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02127 in Boston, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,020 → $3,959
up 31.1%
Income
$131,782 → $164,387
up 24.7%
Population
35,266 → 36,769
up 4.3%
Renter share
55.6% → 54.7%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
69.2% → 69.8%
+0.6 pts

The median rent in ZIP 02127 in Boston, MA stood at $3,020 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,959, reflecting a 31.1% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $131,782 to $164,387 across the same window, up 24.7% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 4.3% since 2021, moving from about 35,266 residents to roughly 36,769. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 02127 in Boston, MA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 02127 covers Boston, MA. The median rent here is $3,959/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,790/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($164,387/yr), ZIP 02127 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02127?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02127 (Boston, MA) is $3,959. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02127 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02127's median rent of $3,959/mo is $1,997 (102%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 02127 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02127 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #7 out of 171 ZIPs tracked at $3,959/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02127?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $158,000/year (~$76/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,959/mo in ZIP 02127. The local median household income is $164,387/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02127?

Rent in ZIP 02127 has increased 9.4% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02127 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02127 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,959/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($164,387/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02127 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02127 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.7% of ZIP 02127 households are renters, while 45.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 02127 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 02127 compare to the rest of Boston?

ZIP 02127 is pricier than Boston as a whole. At $3,959/mo, it's $545 above the Boston citywide median of $3,414/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02127 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02127 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,959/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 02127's median household income ($164,387/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02127 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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