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ZIP 02170

Part of Quincy, MA
Pop. 18,809·Norfolk County·135th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,323/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.4%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
+$358
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ZIP 02170 · $2,323
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,050
1 BR
$2,160
2 BR
$2,560
3 BR
$3,080
4 BR+
$3,390
Research median
$2,560/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
$27,876/yr
At $2,323/mo median
Location
CityQuincy
StateMA
CountyNorfolk County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 1.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.4% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02170 (Quincy, MA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,809
Median income
$103,627
Median age
39
Renters
46.8%
Age distribution
14.1%
29.2%
25%
13.5%
18.1%
Under 1814.1%
18–3429.2%
35–5425%
55–6413.5%
65+18.1%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
51.9%
39.2%
White51.9%
Black3.2%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian39.2%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
21.5%
19%
48%
No HS diploma11.4%
HS diploma21.5%
Some college19%
Bachelor's+48%
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 02170 in Quincy, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,917 → $2,323
up 21.2%
Income
$92,052 → $103,627
up 12.6%
Population
20,130 → 18,809
down 6.6%
Renter share
47.8% → 46.8%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
42% → 48%
+6.0 pts
Median age
38.4 → 39
+0.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 02170 in Quincy, MA has shifted from $1,917 to $2,323, up 21.2% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $103,627 today, compared with $92,052 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 02170 in Quincy, MA losing about 1,321 residents over the five-year window, down 6.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 42% to 48% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02170 covers Quincy, MA. The median rent here is $2,323/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,560/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($103,627/yr), ZIP 02170 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02170?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02170 (Quincy, MA) is $2,323. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02170 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02170's median rent of $2,323/mo is $358 (18%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02170 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02170 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #135 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,323/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02170?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,323/mo in ZIP 02170. The local median household income is $103,627/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02170?

Rent in ZIP 02170 has increased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02170 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02170 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,323/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($103,627/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02170 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02170 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.8% of ZIP 02170 households are renters, while 53.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02170 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02170 compare to the rest of Quincy?

ZIP 02170 is more affordable than Quincy overall. At $2,323/mo, it's $427 below the Quincy citywide median of $2,750/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02170 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02170 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,323/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 02170's median household income ($103,627/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02170 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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