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ZIP 02458

Part of Newton, MA
Pop. 13,050·Middlesex County·28th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,405/mo
Year-over-Year
+24.4%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
+$1,440
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ZIP 02458 · $3,405
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,510
1 BR
$2,640
2 BR
$3,130
3 BR
$3,750
4 BR+
$4,140
Research median
$3,130/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
$40,860/yr
At $3,405/mo median
Location
CityNewton
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 24.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+24.4% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02458 (Newton, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 74.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,050
Median income
$153,520
Median age
40.4
Renters
38.3%
Age distribution
21%
21.1%
28.1%
19%
Under 1821%
18–3421.1%
35–5428.1%
55–6410.8%
65+19%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
71.4%
14.8%
White71.4%
Black2.5%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian14.8%
Other8.2%
Education (25+)
12.4%
74.6%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma8.2%
Some college12.4%
Bachelor's+74.6%
Housing tenure
61.7%
38.3%
Owner61.7%
Renter38.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02458 in Newton, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,328 → $3,405
up 46.3%
Income
$131,992 → $153,520
up 16.3%
Population
12,428 → 13,050
up 5.0%
Renter share
36.6% → 38.3%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
72.1% → 74.6%
+2.5 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 02458 in Newton, MA has climbed from $2,328 to $3,405, a 46.3% change over five years. Median household income rose from $131,992 to $153,520 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.3% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 5.0% since 2021, moving from about 12,428 residents to roughly 13,050. Renters now make up 38.3% of households, compared with 36.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 74.6% of adults here, versus 72.1% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 02458 in Newton, 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 02458 covers Newton, MA. The median rent here is $3,405/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,640/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,130/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($153,520/yr), ZIP 02458 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 24.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02458?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02458 (Newton, MA) is $3,405. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02458 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02458's median rent of $3,405/mo is $1,440 (73%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02458 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02458 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #28 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,405/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02458?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $136,000/year (~$65/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,405/mo in ZIP 02458. The local median household income is $153,520/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02458?

Rent in ZIP 02458 has increased 24.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02458 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02458 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,405/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($153,520/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02458 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02458 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.3% of ZIP 02458 households are renters, while 61.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02458 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02458 compare to the rest of Newton?

ZIP 02458 is more affordable than Newton overall. At $3,405/mo, it's $280 below the Newton citywide median of $3,685/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02458 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02458 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,405/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 02458's median household income ($153,520/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02458 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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