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ZIP 02171

Part of Quincy, MA
Pop. 20,164·Norfolk County·71st most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,872/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
+$907
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ZIP 02171 · $2,872
More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,430
1 BR
$2,550
2 BR
$3,030
3 BR
$3,630
4 BR+
$4,010
Research median
$3,030/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$34,464/yr
At $2,872/mo median
Location
CityQuincy
StateMA
CountyNorfolk County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02171 (Quincy, MA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 53.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,164
Median income
$106,885
Median age
40.8
Renters
47.9%
Age distribution
12.7%
30.1%
25.4%
13.5%
18.3%
Under 1812.7%
18–3430.1%
35–5425.4%
55–6413.5%
65+18.3%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
54.7%
35.6%
White54.7%
Black3.5%
Hispanic4.2%
Asian35.6%
Other2%
Education (25+)
19.4%
16%
53.8%
No HS diploma10.8%
HS diploma19.4%
Some college16%
Bachelor's+53.8%
Housing tenure
52.1%
47.9%
Owner52.1%
Renter47.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02171 in Quincy, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,185 → $2,872
up 31.4%
Income
$90,558 → $106,885
up 18.0%
Population
19,923 → 20,164
up 1.2%
Renter share
49.9% → 47.9%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
49.7% → 53.8%
+4.1 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 02171 in Quincy, MA has increased by $687 per month, settling near $2,872 after starting the period at $2,185. Household income in the area moved from $90,558 to $106,885 across the same window, up 18.0% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 13.4 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 19,923 to 20,164 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. About 47.9% of households rent today, against 49.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 49.7% to 53.8%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 02171 in Quincy, MA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02171 covers Quincy, MA. The median rent here is $2,872/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,550/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,030/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($106,885/yr), ZIP 02171 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02171?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02171 (Quincy, MA) is $2,872. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02171 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02171's median rent of $2,872/mo is $907 (46%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02171 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02171 falls in the middle range for Massachusetts, ranking #71 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,872/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02171?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $115,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,872/mo in ZIP 02171. The local median household income is $106,885/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02171?

Rent in ZIP 02171 has increased 3.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02171 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02171 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,872/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($106,885/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02171 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 02171 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.9% of ZIP 02171 households are renters, while 52.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02171 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02171 compare to the rest of Quincy?

ZIP 02171 is pricier than Quincy as a whole. At $2,872/mo, it's $122 above the Quincy citywide median of $2,750/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02171 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02171 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,872/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 02171's median household income ($106,885/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02171 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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