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ZIP 02762

Pop. 9,943·Norfolk County·148th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,094/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$129
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 02762 · $2,094
More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,070
1 BR
$2,170
2 BR
$2,580
3 BR
$3,090
4 BR+
$3,420
Research median
$2,580/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
$25,128/yr
At $2,094/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyNorfolk County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02762 (Plainville, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 44.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,943
Median income
$104,106
Median age
43.2
Renters
29.6%
Age distribution
18.3%
19.8%
25.8%
13.9%
22.2%
Under 1818.3%
18–3419.8%
35–5425.8%
55–6413.9%
65+22.2%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
84.7%
White84.7%
Black3.1%
Hispanic6.7%
Asian1.9%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
25.7%
26.1%
44.4%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma25.7%
Some college26.1%
Bachelor's+44.4%
Housing tenure
70.4%
29.6%
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02762 in Plainville, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$96,932 → $104,106
up 7.4%
Population
9,760 → 9,943
up 1.9%
Renter share
26.8% → 29.6%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
44.9% → 44.4%
-0.5 pts
Median age
44.3 → 43.2
-1.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $96,932 in 2021 to $104,106 more recently. The population has grown by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 9,760 residents to roughly 9,943. Renters now make up 29.6% of households, compared with 26.8% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02762 covers Plainville, MA. The median rent here is $2,094/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,580/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($104,106/yr), ZIP 02762 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02762?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02762 (Plainville, MA) is $2,094. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02762 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02762's median rent of $2,094/mo is $129 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02762 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02762 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #148 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,094/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02762?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,094/mo in ZIP 02762. The local median household income is $104,106/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02762?

Rent in ZIP 02762 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 02762 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02762 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,094/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($104,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02762 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02762 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.6% of ZIP 02762 households are renters, while 70.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02762 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02762 compare to the rest of Plainville?

ZIP 02762 sits right at the Plainville citywide median of $2,094/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02762 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02762 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,094/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 02762's median household income ($104,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02762 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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