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ZIP 02180

Part of Stoneham, MA
Pop. 23,355·Middlesex County·54th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,086/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
+$1,121
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ZIP 02180 · $3,086
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$37,032/yr
At $3,086/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (6.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

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%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02180 covers Stoneham, MA. The median rent here is $3,086/mo as of July 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 6.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02180?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02180 (Stoneham, MA) is $3,086. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02180 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02180's median rent of $3,086/mo is $1,121 (57%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02180 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02180 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #54 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,086/mo.

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 $123,000/year (~$59/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,086/mo in ZIP 02180. The local median household income is $113,964/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02180?

Rent in ZIP 02180 has increased 6.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02180 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02180 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,086/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($113,964/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02180 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 02180 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29% of ZIP 02180 households are renters, while 71% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02180 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02180 compare to the rest of Stoneham?

ZIP 02180 sits right at the Stoneham citywide median of $3,086/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02180 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02180 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $3,086/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 02180's median household income ($113,964/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02180 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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