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ZIP 02445

Pop. 22,560·Norfolk County·12th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,690/mo
Year-over-Year
-16.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
+$1,725
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ZIP 02445 · $3,690
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,180
1 BR
$3,330
2 BR
$3,960
3 BR
$4,750
4 BR+
$5,240
Research median
$3,960/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$44,280/yr
At $3,690/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyNorfolk County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 16.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-16.6% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02445 (Brookline, MA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 85.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,560
Median income
$139,747
Median age
33.7
Renters
47.9%
Age distribution
19.2%
32%
24.1%
14.6%
Under 1819.2%
18–3432%
35–5424.1%
55–6410.1%
65+14.6%
Gender
45.2%
54.8%
Male45.2%
Female54.8%
Race & ethnicity
65.8%
16.5%
White65.8%
Black4.9%
Hispanic6.6%
Asian16.5%
Other6.3%
Education (25+)
85.3%
No HS diploma1.6%
HS diploma5%
Some college8.1%
Bachelor's+85.3%
Housing tenure
52.1%
47.9%
Owner52.1%
Renter47.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02445 in Brookline, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,001 → $3,690
up 23.0%
Income
$126,832 → $139,747
up 10.2%
Population
21,485 → 22,560
up 5.0%
Renter share
44.8% → 47.9%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
83.4% → 85.3%
+1.9 pts
Median age
35.4 → 33.7
-1.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 02445 in Brookline, MA has increased by $689 per month, settling near $3,690 after starting the period at $3,001. Census figures show median household income at $139,747 today, compared with $126,832 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 12.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 21,485 to 22,560 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.0% change. About 47.9% of households rent today, against 44.8% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02445 covers Brookline, MA. The median rent here is $3,690/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,960/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($139,747/yr), ZIP 02445 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 16.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02445?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02445 (Brookline, MA) is $3,690. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02445 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02445's median rent of $3,690/mo is $1,725 (88%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02445 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02445 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #12 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,690/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02445?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $148,000/year (~$71/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,690/mo in ZIP 02445. The local median household income is $139,747/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02445?

Rent in ZIP 02445 has decreased 16.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 02445 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02445 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,690/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($139,747/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02445 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 02445 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.9% of ZIP 02445 households are renters, while 52.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02445 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02445 compare to the rest of Brookline?

ZIP 02445 is pricier than Brookline as a whole. At $3,690/mo, it's $167 above the Brookline citywide median of $3,523/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02445 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02445 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $3,690/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 02445's median household income ($139,747/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02445 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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