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ZIP 02446

Pop. 31,310·Norfolk County·21st most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,560/mo
Year-over-Year
-16.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
+$1,595
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 02446 · $3,560
More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,410
1 BR
$3,580
2 BR
$4,250
3 BR
$5,100
4 BR+
$5,630
Research median
$4,250/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
$42,720/yr
At $3,560/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyNorfolk County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 16.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-16.0% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02446 (Brookline, MA) is majority renter-occupied, 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
31,310
Median income
$131,963
Median age
34.8
Renters
62.2%
Age distribution
14.9%
35.4%
22.8%
16.3%
Under 1814.9%
18–3435.4%
35–5422.8%
55–6410.5%
65+16.3%
Gender
43.7%
56.3%
Male43.7%
Female56.3%
Race & ethnicity
63.9%
21.6%
White63.9%
Black2.6%
Hispanic6.4%
Asian21.6%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
85.3%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma4.8%
Some college6.8%
Bachelor's+85.3%
Housing tenure
37.8%
62.2%
Owner37.8%
Renter62.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02446 in Brookline, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,882 → $3,560
up 23.5%
Income
$109,845 → $131,963
up 20.1%
Population
31,764 → 31,310
down 1.4%
Renter share
60.6% → 62.2%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
84.5% → 85.3%
+0.8 pts
Median age
34.2 → 34.8
+0.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 02446 in Brookline, MA stood at $2,882 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,560, reflecting a 23.5% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 02446 in Brookline, MA now reports about $131,963, up from $109,845 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 31,764 residents to roughly 31,310. Renters now make up 62.2% of households, compared with 60.6% five years ago. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 02446 in Brookline, MA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02446 covers Brookline, MA. The median rent here is $3,560/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,250/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($131,963/yr), ZIP 02446 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 16.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02446?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02446 (Brookline, MA) is $3,560. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02446 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02446's median rent of $3,560/mo is $1,595 (81%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02446 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02446 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #21 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,560/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02446?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $142,000/year (~$68/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,560/mo in ZIP 02446. The local median household income is $131,963/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02446?

Rent in ZIP 02446 has decreased 16.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 02446 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02446 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,560/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($131,963/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02446 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 02446 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.2% of ZIP 02446 households are renters, while 37.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 02446 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 02446 compare to the rest of Brookline?

ZIP 02446 is pricier than Brookline as a whole. At $3,560/mo, it's $37 above the Brookline citywide median of $3,523/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02446 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02446 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $3,560/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 02446's median household income ($131,963/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02446 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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