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ZIP 02136

Part of Boston, MA
Pop. 37,265·Suffolk County·99th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,656/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
+$691
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ZIP 02136 · $2,656
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,070
1 BR
$2,170
2 BR
$2,580
3 BR
$3,090
4 BR+
$3,420
Research median
$2,580/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
$31,872/yr
At $2,656/mo median
Location
CityBoston
StateMA
CountySuffolk County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02136 (Boston, MA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 35.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,265
Median income
$96,737
Median age
37.8
Renters
46.8%
Age distribution
21.8%
23.4%
25.4%
17.6%
Under 1821.8%
18–3423.4%
35–5425.4%
55–6411.8%
65+17.6%
Gender
45.6%
54.4%
Male45.6%
Female54.4%
Race & ethnicity
26.3%
46.2%
28%
White26.3%
Black46.2%
Hispanic28%
Asian1.7%
Education (25+)
26.1%
27.4%
35.8%
No HS diploma10.7%
HS diploma26.1%
Some college27.4%
Bachelor's+35.8%
Housing tenure
53.2%
46.8%
Owner53.2%
Renter46.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02136 in Boston, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$81,859 → $96,737
up 18.2%
Population
40,947 → 37,265
down 9.0%
Renter share
46.7% → 46.8%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
31.9% → 35.8%
+3.9 pts
Median age
38.3 → 37.8
-0.5 yrs

Median household income climbed from $81,859 to $96,737 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.2% shift. Census counts show ZIP 02136 in Boston, MA losing about 3,682 residents over the five-year window, down 9.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 31.9% to 35.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02136 covers Boston, MA. The median rent here is $2,656/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,580/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($96,737/yr), ZIP 02136 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02136?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02136 (Boston, MA) is $2,656. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02136 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02136's median rent of $2,656/mo is $691 (35%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02136 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02136 falls in the middle range for Massachusetts, ranking #99 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,656/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02136?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $106,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,656/mo in ZIP 02136. The local median household income is $96,737/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02136?

Rent in ZIP 02136 has increased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02136 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02136 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,656/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($96,737/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02136 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 02136 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.8% of ZIP 02136 households are renters, while 53.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02136 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02136 compare to the rest of Boston?

ZIP 02136 is more affordable than Boston overall. At $2,656/mo, it's $813 below the Boston citywide median of $3,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02136 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02136 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,656/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 02136's median household income ($96,737/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02136 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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