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ZIP 02130

Part of Boston, MA
Pop. 40,055·Suffolk County·34th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,285/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
+$1,320
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ZIP 02130 · $3,285
More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,740
1 BR
$2,870
2 BR
$3,410
3 BR
$4,090
4 BR+
$4,510
Research median
$3,410/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
$39,420/yr
At $3,285/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 (+1.7% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02130 (Boston, MA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 74% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,055
Median income
$131,551
Median age
35.3
Renters
55.5%
Age distribution
15%
34.3%
26.5%
14.2%
Under 1815%
18–3434.3%
35–5426.5%
55–6410.1%
65+14.2%
Gender
46%
54%
Male46%
Female54%
Race & ethnicity
63.7%
17.6%
White63.7%
Black12%
Hispanic17.6%
Asian6.6%
Education (25+)
74%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma10.1%
Some college9.8%
Bachelor's+74%
Housing tenure
44.5%
55.5%
Owner44.5%
Renter55.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02130 in Boston, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,580 → $3,285
up 27.3%
Income
$106,153 → $131,551
up 23.9%
Population
41,112 → 40,055
down 2.6%
Renter share
54.7% → 55.5%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
69% → 74%
+5.0 pts

Rent in ZIP 02130 in Boston, MA has increased 27.3% since 2021, going from about $2,580 per month to roughly $3,285 today. Household income in the area moved from $106,153 to $131,551 across the same window, up 23.9% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 3.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 41,112 to 40,055 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 69% to 74%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 02130 in Boston, MA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in ZIP 02130

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02130 covers Boston, MA. The median rent here is $3,285/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,410/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($131,551/yr), ZIP 02130 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 02130?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02130 (Boston, MA) is $3,285. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02130 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02130's median rent of $3,285/mo is $1,320 (67%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02130 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02130 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #34 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,285/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02130?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $131,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,285/mo in ZIP 02130. The local median household income is $131,551/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02130?

Rent in ZIP 02130 has increased 1.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02130 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02130 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,285/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($131,551/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02130 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 02130 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.5% of ZIP 02130 households are renters, while 44.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 02130 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 02130 compare to the rest of Boston?

ZIP 02130 is more affordable than Boston overall. At $3,285/mo, it's $184 below the Boston citywide median of $3,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02130 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02130 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $3,285/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 02130's median household income ($131,551/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02130 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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