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ZIP 02155

Part of Medford, MA
Pop. 61,730·Middlesex County·30th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,380/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
+$1,415
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ZIP 02155 · $3,380
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,610
1 BR
$2,740
2 BR
$3,250
3 BR
$3,900
4 BR+
$4,300
Research median
$3,250/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
$40,560/yr
At $3,380/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02155 (Medford, MA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 59.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
61,730
Median income
$129,700
Median age
34.9
Renters
46%
Age distribution
12.2%
38%
24.4%
14.6%
Under 1812.2%
18–3438%
35–5424.4%
55–6410.8%
65+14.6%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
67.7%
13.5%
White67.7%
Black6.7%
Hispanic8.6%
Asian13.5%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
18%
15.7%
59.9%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma18%
Some college15.7%
Bachelor's+59.9%
Housing tenure
54%
46%
Owner54%
Renter46%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02155 in Medford, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,360 → $3,380
up 43.2%
Income
$107,937 → $129,700
up 20.2%
Population
62,996 → 61,730
down 2.0%
Renter share
45.5% → 46%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
55.8% → 59.9%
+4.1 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 02155 in Medford, MA paid around $2,360 a month. That figure now sits near $3,380, up 43.2% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $107,937 in 2021 to $129,700 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 02155 in Medford, MA losing about 1,266 residents over the five-year window, down 2.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 55.8% to 59.9% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 02155 in Medford, MA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02155 covers Medford, MA. The median rent here is $3,380/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,740/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,250/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($129,700/yr), ZIP 02155 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02155?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02155 (Medford, MA) is $3,380. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02155 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02155's median rent of $3,380/mo is $1,415 (72%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02155 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02155 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #30 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,380/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02155?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $135,000/year (~$65/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,380/mo in ZIP 02155. The local median household income is $129,700/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02155?

Rent in ZIP 02155 has increased 7.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02155 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02155 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,380/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($129,700/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02155 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 02155 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46% of ZIP 02155 households are renters, while 54% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02155 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02155 compare to the rest of Medford?

ZIP 02155 is more affordable than Medford overall. At $3,380/mo, it's $39 below the Medford citywide median of $3,419/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02155 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02155 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $3,380/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 02155's median household income ($129,700/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02155 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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