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ZIP 02152

Part of Winthrop, MA
Pop. 18,759·Suffolk County·117th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,506/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.1%
Month-over-Month
-3.0%
vs US Median
+$576
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ZIP 02152 · $2,506
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,100
1 BR
$2,210
2 BR
$2,620
3 BR
$3,140
4 BR+
$3,470
Research median
$2,620/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
$30,072/yr
At $2,506/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountySuffolk County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02152 (Winthrop, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 45.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,759
Median income
$116,167
Median age
43
Renters
43.1%
Age distribution
19.7%
17.3%
30.7%
12.9%
19.4%
Under 1819.7%
18–3417.3%
35–5430.7%
55–6412.9%
65+19.4%
Gender
45.1%
54.9%
Male45.1%
Female54.9%
Race & ethnicity
78.3%
18.1%
White78.3%
Black3.4%
Hispanic18.1%
Asian1.4%
Education (25+)
24.3%
23.8%
45.6%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma24.3%
Some college23.8%
Bachelor's+45.6%
Housing tenure
56.9%
43.1%
Owner56.9%
Renter43.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02152 in Winthrop, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$86,780 → $116,167
up 33.9%
Population
19,088 → 18,759
down 1.7%
Renter share
43.3% → 43.1%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
42.4% → 45.6%
+3.2 pts
Median age
45.9 → 43
-2.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $86,780 in 2021 to $116,167 more recently. The population has contracted by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 19,088 residents to roughly 18,759. College-educated residents now make up 45.6% of adults here, versus 42.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 02152 covers Winthrop, MA. The median rent here is $2,506/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,620/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($116,167/yr), ZIP 02152 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02152?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02152 (Winthrop, MA) is $2,506. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02152 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02152's median rent of $2,506/mo is $576 (30%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 02152 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02152 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #117 out of 165 ZIPs at $2,506/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02152?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,506/mo in ZIP 02152. The local median household income is $116,167/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02152?

Rent in ZIP 02152 has increased 4.1% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02152 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02152 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,506/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($116,167/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02152 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02152 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.1% of ZIP 02152 households are renters, while 56.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02152 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02152 compare to the rest of Winthrop?

ZIP 02152 sits right at the Winthrop citywide median of $2,506/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02152 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02152 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,506/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 02152's median household income ($116,167/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02152 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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