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ZIP 02301

Part of Brockton, MA
Pop. 68,969·Plymouth County·130th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,334/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$369
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ZIP 02301 · $2,334
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,710
2 BR
$2,240
3 BR
$2,800
4 BR+
$2,970
Research median
$2,240/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
$28,008/yr
At $2,334/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyPlymouth County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.6% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02301 (Brockton, MA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
68,969
Median income
$74,214
Median age
35.6
Renters
49.8%
Age distribution
25.7%
23.5%
25.1%
12.2%
13.5%
Under 1825.7%
18–3423.5%
35–5425.1%
55–6412.2%
65+13.5%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
25.8%
35%
13.2%
23.9%
White25.8%
Black35%
Hispanic13.2%
Asian2.1%
Other23.9%
Education (25+)
18.1%
33.9%
25.3%
22.7%
No HS diploma18.1%
HS diploma33.9%
Some college25.3%
Bachelor's+22.7%
Housing tenure
50.2%
49.8%
Owner50.2%
Renter49.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02301 in Brockton, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,275 → $74,214
up 13.7%
Population
68,571 → 68,969
up 0.6%
Renter share
50.6% → 49.8%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
21.5% → 22.7%
+1.2 pts
Median age
34.7 → 35.6
+0.9 yrs

Median household income rose from $65,275 to $74,214 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.7% shift.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02301 covers Brockton, MA. The median rent here is $2,334/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,240/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($74,214/yr), ZIP 02301 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02301?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02301 (Brockton, MA) is $2,334. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02301 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02301's median rent of $2,334/mo is $369 (19%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02301 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02301 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #130 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,334/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02301?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,334/mo in ZIP 02301. The local median household income is $74,214/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02301?

Rent in ZIP 02301 has increased 11.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02301 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02301 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,334/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($74,214/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02301 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 02301 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.8% of ZIP 02301 households are renters, while 50.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02301 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02301 compare to the rest of Brockton?

ZIP 02301 is more affordable than Brockton overall. At $2,334/mo, it's $72 below the Brockton citywide median of $2,406/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02301 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02301 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,334/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 02301's median household income ($74,214/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02301 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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