ZIP Code · MA

ZIP 02180

Part of Stoneham, MA

Pop. 23,355·Middlesex County·47th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts

Median rent (all units)

$3,053/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.8%

Month-over-Month

-0.2%

vs US Median

+$1,121

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 02180 · $3,053

More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,140

1 BR

$2,250

2 BR

$2,670

3 BR

$3,200

4 BR+

$3,540

Research median

$2,670/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 02180 is 0.4% below its high of $3,065 in June 2026, at $3,053 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Massachusetts

Rent in ZIP 02180 changed +3.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 140 Massachusetts ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.0%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($113,964) is $2,849 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,670); a 3-bedroom is $3,200.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 02474, 5 miles away, rents for 12% less ($2,676/mo), about $4,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 02180. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$36,636/yr

At $3,053/mo median

Location

CityStoneham

StateMA

CountyMiddlesex County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.8% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02180 (Stoneham, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 55.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

23,355

Median income

$113,964

Median age

42.2

Renters

29%

Age distribution

20.8%

17.5%

28.1%

13.3%

20.4%

Under 1820.8%

18–3417.5%

35–5428.1%

55–6413.3%

65+20.4%

Gender

47.6%

52.4%

Male47.6%

Female52.4%

Race & ethnicity

81.8%

White81.8%

Black1.5%

Hispanic4.7%

Asian6.8%

Other5.2%

Education (25+)

21.8%

17.6%

55.9%

No HS diploma4.6%

HS diploma21.8%

Some college17.6%

Bachelor's+55.9%

Housing tenure

71%

29%

Owner71%

Renter29%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 02180 in Stoneham, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,766 → $3,053

up 10.4%

Income

$105,541 → $113,964

up 8.0%

Population

23,077 → 23,355

up 1.2%

Renter share

32.2% → 29%

-3.2 pts

Bachelor's+

48.1% → 55.9%

+7.8 pts

Median age

42.8 → 42.2

-0.6 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 02180 in Stoneham, MA has climbed by $287 per month, settling near $3,053 after starting the period at $2,766. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $105,541 in 2021 to $113,964 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 23,077 to 23,355 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. About 29% of households rent today, against 32.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 48.1% to 55.9%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 02180 in Stoneham, MA market of 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 02180 covers Stoneham, MA. The median rent here is $3,053/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,670/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($113,964/yr), ZIP 02180 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02180?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $122,000/year (about $59/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,053/mo in ZIP 02180. The local median household income is $113,964/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02180?

Rent in ZIP 02180 has risen 3.8% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.4% below its high of $3,065 in June 2026.

How does ZIP 02180 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02180 is one of the pricier among Massachusetts ZIP codes for rent, ranking #47 of 164 at $3,053/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 02180 changed +3.8%, against a typical +3.0% across the 140 Massachusetts ZIP codes Zillow tracks.