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ZIP 02128

Part of Boston, MA
Pop. 43,345·Suffolk County·47th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,120/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
+$1,190
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ZIP 02128 · $3,120
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,200
1 BR
$2,310
2 BR
$2,740
3 BR
$3,290
4 BR+
$3,630
Research median
$2,740/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$37,440/yr
At $3,120/mo median
Location
CityBoston
StateMA
CountySuffolk County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02128 (Boston, MA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 38% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,345
Median income
$90,106
Median age
34.5
Renters
71%
Age distribution
18.3%
33%
30.2%
Under 1818.3%
18–3433%
35–5430.2%
55–649.9%
65+8.6%
Gender
53.3%
46.7%
Male53.3%
Female46.7%
Race & ethnicity
39.4%
52.2%
White39.4%
Black4%
Hispanic52.2%
Asian4.3%
Education (25+)
22.4%
25.3%
14.3%
38%
No HS diploma22.4%
HS diploma25.3%
Some college14.3%
Bachelor's+38%
Housing tenure
29%
71%
Owner29%
Renter71%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02128 in Boston, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,355 → $3,120
up 32.5%
Income
$71,630 → $90,106
up 25.8%
Population
45,501 → 43,345
down 4.7%
Renter share
74.7% → 71%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
32.8% → 38%
+5.2 pts
Median age
33.8 → 34.5
+0.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 02128 in Boston, MA paid around $2,355 a month. That figure now sits near $3,120, up 32.5% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $90,106 today, compared with $71,630 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 02128 in Boston, MA losing about 2,156 residents over the five-year window, down 4.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 74.7% to 71%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 32.8% to 38% across the same window. 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: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 02128 covers Boston, MA. The median rent here is $3,120/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,740/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($90,106/yr), ZIP 02128 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02128?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02128 (Boston, MA) is $3,120. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02128 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02128's median rent of $3,120/mo is $1,190 (62%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 02128 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02128 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #47 out of 165 ZIPs tracked at $3,120/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02128?

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 $3,120/mo in ZIP 02128. The local median household income is $90,106/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02128?

Rent in ZIP 02128 has increased 2.8% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02128 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02128 is considered stretched for renters. At $3,120/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($90,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02128 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 02128 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 71% of ZIP 02128 households are renters, while 29% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 02128 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 02128 compare to the rest of Boston?

ZIP 02128 is more affordable than Boston overall. At $3,120/mo, it's $293 below the Boston citywide median of $3,413/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02128 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02128 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $3,120/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 02128's median household income ($90,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02128 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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