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ZIP 02210

Part of Boston, MA
Pop. 6,971·Suffolk County·1st most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$4,368/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
+$2,403
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 02210 · $4,368
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,130
1 BR
$3,290
2 BR
$3,910
3 BR
$4,680
4 BR+
$5,170
Research median
$3,910/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
$52,416/yr
At $4,368/mo median
Location
CityBoston
StateMA
CountySuffolk County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.6% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02210 (Boston, MA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 93% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,971
Median income
$172,124
Median age
35.7
Renters
75.2%
Age distribution
43.2%
30.8%
Under 185.2%
18–3443.2%
35–5430.8%
55–6411.7%
65+9.1%
Gender
52.6%
47.4%
Male52.6%
Female47.4%
Race & ethnicity
82.2%
White82.2%
Black3%
Hispanic2.6%
Asian8.2%
Other4%
Education (25+)
93%
No HS diploma0.5%
HS diploma2.2%
Some college4.4%
Bachelor's+93%
Housing tenure
24.8%
75.2%
Owner24.8%
Renter75.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02210 in Boston, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,290 → $4,368
up 32.8%
Income
$160,000 → $172,124
up 7.6%
Population
4,830 → 6,971
up 44.3%
Renter share
74% → 75.2%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
89.5% → 93%
+3.5 pts
Median age
38.7 → 35.7
-3.0 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 02210 in Boston, MA paid around $3,290 a month. That figure now sits near $4,368, up 32.8% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $160,000 to $172,124 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.6% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 02210 in Boston, MA adding about 2,141 residents over the five-year window, up 44.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 89.5% to 93% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 02210 in Boston, MA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02210 covers Boston, MA. The median rent here is $4,368/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,910/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($172,124/yr), ZIP 02210 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02210?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02210 (Boston, MA) is $4,368. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02210 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02210's median rent of $4,368/mo is $2,403 (122%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02210 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02210 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #1 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $4,368/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02210?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $175,000/year (~$84/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,368/mo in ZIP 02210. The local median household income is $172,124/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02210?

Rent in ZIP 02210 has increased 9.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02210 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02210 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,368/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($172,124/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02210 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 02210 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 75.2% of ZIP 02210 households are renters, while 24.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 02210 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 02210 compare to the rest of Boston?

ZIP 02210 is pricier than Boston as a whole. At $4,368/mo, it's $899 above the Boston citywide median of $3,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02210 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02210 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $4,368/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 02210's median household income ($172,124/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02210 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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