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ZIP 02188

Part of Weymouth, MA
Pop. 16,179·Norfolk County·123rd most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,409/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
+$444
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ZIP 02188 · $2,409
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,170
1 BR
$2,280
2 BR
$2,710
3 BR
$3,250
4 BR+
$3,590
Research median
$2,710/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
$28,908/yr
At $2,409/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyNorfolk County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02188 (Weymouth, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 40.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,179
Median income
$107,335
Median age
42.9
Renters
41%
Age distribution
15.9%
23.1%
26.4%
15%
19.7%
Under 1815.9%
18–3423.1%
35–5426.4%
55–6415%
65+19.7%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
81%
White81%
Black7.5%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian5.9%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
28.7%
24.3%
40.8%
No HS diploma6.2%
HS diploma28.7%
Some college24.3%
Bachelor's+40.8%
Housing tenure
59%
41%
Owner59%
Renter41%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02188 in Weymouth, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$98,327 → $107,335
up 9.2%
Population
16,169 → 16,179
up 0.1%
Renter share
39.3% → 41%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
39.9% → 40.8%
+0.9 pts
Median age
45.5 → 42.9
-2.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $98,327 in 2021 to $107,335 more recently. The renter share has risen from 39.3% to 41%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02188 covers Weymouth, MA. The median rent here is $2,409/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,280/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,710/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($107,335/yr), ZIP 02188 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02188?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02188 (Weymouth, MA) is $2,409. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02188 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02188's median rent of $2,409/mo is $444 (23%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02188 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02188 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #123 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,409/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02188?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,409/mo in ZIP 02188. The local median household income is $107,335/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02188?

Rent in ZIP 02188 has increased 4.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02188 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02188 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,409/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($107,335/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02188 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02188 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41% of ZIP 02188 households are renters, while 59% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02188 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02188 compare to the rest of Weymouth?

ZIP 02188 is more affordable than Weymouth overall. At $2,409/mo, it's $92 below the Weymouth citywide median of $2,501/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02188 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02188 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,409/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 02188's median household income ($107,335/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02188 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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