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ZIP 02149

Part of Everett, MA
Pop. 50,045·Middlesex County·80th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,818/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.4%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
+$853
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ZIP 02149 · $2,818
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,210
1 BR
$2,320
2 BR
$2,760
3 BR
$3,310
4 BR+
$3,650
Research median
$2,760/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
$33,816/yr
At $2,818/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (5.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.4% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02149 (Everett, MA) is majority renter-occupied, 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,045
Median income
$85,218
Median age
35.2
Renters
62.8%
Age distribution
21.8%
27.9%
27.7%
Under 1821.8%
18–3427.9%
35–5427.7%
55–6411.2%
65+11.3%
Gender
53.7%
46.3%
Male53.7%
Female46.3%
Race & ethnicity
37.9%
32.5%
White37.9%
Black10.5%
Hispanic32.5%
Asian8.3%
Other10.8%
Education (25+)
21.2%
34.2%
19.7%
24.9%
No HS diploma21.2%
HS diploma34.2%
Some college19.7%
Bachelor's+24.9%
Housing tenure
37.2%
62.8%
Owner37.2%
Renter62.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02149 in Everett, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,004 → $2,818
up 40.6%
Income
$71,574 → $85,218
up 19.1%
Population
48,584 → 50,045
up 3.0%
Renter share
62.8% → 62.8%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
24.4% → 24.9%
+0.5 pts
Median age
35.7 → 35.2
-0.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 02149 in Everett, MA has increased 40.6% since 2021, going from about $2,004 per month to roughly $2,818 today. Median household income grew from $71,574 to $85,218 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.1% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 21.5 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 48,584 to 50,045 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.0% change. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 02149 in Everett, MA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02149 covers Everett, MA. The median rent here is $2,818/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,760/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($85,218/yr), ZIP 02149 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02149?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02149 (Everett, MA) is $2,818. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02149 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02149's median rent of $2,818/mo is $853 (43%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02149 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02149 falls in the middle range for Massachusetts, ranking #80 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,818/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02149?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $113,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,818/mo in ZIP 02149. The local median household income is $85,218/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02149?

Rent in ZIP 02149 has increased 5.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02149 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02149 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,818/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($85,218/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02149 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 02149 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.8% of ZIP 02149 households are renters, while 37.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 02149 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 02149 compare to the rest of Everett?

ZIP 02149 is pricier than Everett as a whole. At $2,818/mo, it's $3 above the Everett citywide median of $2,815/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02149 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02149 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,818/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 02149's median household income ($85,218/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02149 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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