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ZIP 02184

Pop. 38,899·Norfolk County·62nd most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,987/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
+$1,022
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 02184 · $2,987
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,210
1 BR
$2,320
2 BR
$2,760
3 BR
$3,310
4 BR+
$3,650
Research median
$2,760/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
$35,844/yr
At $2,987/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyNorfolk County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (5.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02184 (Braintree, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 47.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,899
Median income
$122,214
Median age
41.3
Renters
22.4%
Age distribution
20.6%
20.2%
28%
13.5%
17.6%
Under 1820.6%
18–3420.2%
35–5428%
55–6413.5%
65+17.6%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
67.4%
22.2%
White67.4%
Black3.8%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian22.2%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
23.3%
22.1%
47.5%
No HS diploma7.1%
HS diploma23.3%
Some college22.1%
Bachelor's+47.5%
Housing tenure
77.6%
22.4%
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02184 in Braintree, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,212 → $2,987
up 35.0%
Income
$114,916 → $122,214
up 6.4%
Population
38,712 → 38,899
up 0.5%
Renter share
24.8% → 22.4%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
46.3% → 47.5%
+1.2 pts
Median age
40.5 → 41.3
+0.8 yrs

Rent in ZIP 02184 in Braintree, MA has increased 35.0% since 2021, going from about $2,212 per month to roughly $2,987 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $114,916 in 2021 to $122,214 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 28.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 22.4% of households rent today, against 24.8% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 02184 in Braintree, MA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02184 covers Braintree, MA. The median rent here is $2,987/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,760/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($122,214/yr), ZIP 02184 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02184?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02184 (Braintree, MA) is $2,987. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02184 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02184's median rent of $2,987/mo is $1,022 (52%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02184 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02184 falls in the middle range for Massachusetts, ranking #62 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,987/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02184?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $119,000/year (~$57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,987/mo in ZIP 02184. The local median household income is $122,214/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02184?

Rent in ZIP 02184 has increased 5.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02184 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02184 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,987/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($122,214/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02184 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02184 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.4% of ZIP 02184 households are renters, while 77.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02184 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02184 compare to the rest of Braintree?

ZIP 02184 sits right at the Braintree citywide median of $2,987/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02184 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02184 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,987/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 02184's median household income ($122,214/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02184 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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