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U.S. ZIP Code · MA01844

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

Typical home value

$624,151[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.5%
5-year / yr
+6.0%
10-year / yr
+7.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+119.7%
vs metro
-14.0%
vs state
+2.0%
ZIP 01844 location in MA
Location of ZIP 01844 in MA

Price history

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

The typical home in 01844 is worth $624,151 — 14.0% below the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,512 a month — a 4.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,512[2]
Gross yield
4.8%[2]
Cap rate
2.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,102[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
53,420[3]
Median household income
$113,212[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-1,940[5]
Moved in
16,251
Moved out
18,191

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
4
Middle
0
High
1
  • Methuen High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Methuen

    1,898 students

  • Tenney Grammar School

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Methuen

    1,264 students

  • Donald P Timony Grammar

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Methuen

    1,148 students

  • Marsh Grammar School

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Methuen

    1,046 students

  • Comprehensive Grammar School

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Methuen

    1,033 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 yield4.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.9%
Annual rent$30,141

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$3,156
Loan principal$499,321
Down payment$124,830
Total interest paid$636,856

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 ratio1.67
Monthly cost to own$4,186
Monthly rent$2,512

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
63rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
63rd percentile[2]
Property tax
38th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 01844?
The typical home in 01844 is worth $624,151, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 01844?
Home values in 01844 are up 2.5% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 01844?
A typical home in 01844 rents for about $2,512 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 01844?
The effective property tax rate in 01844 is 1.0% — roughly $6,102 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 01844?
ZIP code 01844 has a population of 53,420 and a median household income of $113,212.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Hampton CDP, NH

    Typical home
    $624,493
    Gross yield
    3.9%
  • Amesbury Town, MA

    Typical home
    $624,917
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • Weymouth Town, MA

    Typical home
    $621,780
    Gross yield
    4.6%
  • Hudson CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $621,266
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • NH

    Typical home
    $621,022
    Gross yield
  • Revere, MA

    Typical home
    $619,460
    Gross yield
    5.3%

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