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U.S. ZIP Code · MA01748

Middlesex County · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Typical home value

$974,774[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.8%
5-year / yr
+6.7%
10-year / yr
+5.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+243.1%
vs metro
+34.3%
vs state
+59.3%
ZIP 01748 location in MA
Location of ZIP 01748 in MA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 01748 is worth $974,774 — 34.3% above the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,852 a month — a 3.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,852[2]
Gross yield
3.5%[2]
Cap rate
2.1%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$13,462[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Middlesex County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
19,358[3]
Median household income
$222,801[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Middlesex County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-5,282[5]
Moved in
47,132
Moved out
52,414

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Hopkinton High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Hopkinton

    1,241 students

  • Hopkinton Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Hopkinton

    960 students

  • Hopkins Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 4–5 · Hopkinton

    677 students

  • Elmwood

    Elementary · Grades 2–3 · Hopkinton

    639 students

  • Marathon Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–1 · Hopkinton

    574 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield3.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.1%
Annual rent$34,222

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$4,929
Loan principal$779,820
Down payment$194,955
Total interest paid$994,617

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.41
Monthly cost to own$6,862
Monthly rent$2,852

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
76th percentile[1]
Rental yield
19th percentile[2]
Property tax
80th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 01748?
The typical home in 01748 is worth $974,774, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 01748?
Home values in 01748 are up 2.8% over the past year, and up 6.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 01748?
A typical home in 01748 rents for about $2,852 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 01748?
The effective property tax rate in 01748 is 1.4% — roughly $13,462 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 01748?
ZIP code 01748 has a population of 19,358 and a median household income of $222,801.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Topsfield CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $972,679
    Gross yield
  • Boston, MA

    Typical home
    $978,718
    Gross yield
    4.6%
  • Newton, MA

    Typical home
    $970,809
    Gross yield
    4.4%
  • Boston, MA

    Typical home
    $969,794
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Nahant CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $965,221
    Gross yield
  • MA

    Typical home
    $993,556
    Gross yield

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