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U.S. ZIP Code · MA01850

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

Typical home value

$448,725[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.7%
5-year / yr
+5.8%
10-year / yr
+8.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+58.0%
vs metro
-38.2%
vs state
-26.6%
ZIP 01850 location in MA
Location of ZIP 01850 in MA

Price history

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

The typical home in 01850 is worth $448,725 — 38.2% below the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.7%. 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]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,369[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
17,740[3]
Median household income
$69,780[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
3
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
0
  • Henry J Robinson Middle

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Lowell

    592 students

  • S Christa McAuliffe Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Lowell

    482 students

  • Greenhalge

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Lowell

    457 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$2,269
Loan principal$358,980
Down payment$89,745
Total interest paid$457,859

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$3,006
Monthly rent

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
58th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
37th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 01850?
The typical home in 01850 is worth $448,725, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 01850?
Home values in 01850 are down 0.7% over the past year, and up 5.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 01850?
The effective property tax rate in 01850 is 1.0% — roughly $4,369 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 01850?
ZIP code 01850 has a population of 17,740 and a median household income of $69,780.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Somersworth, NH

    Typical home
    $444,907
    Gross yield
    4.6%
  • Milton CDP, NH

    Typical home
    $457,989
    Gross yield
  • Lynn, MA

    Typical home
    $469,676
    Gross yield
  • Lowell, MA

    Typical home
    $471,680
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • White Island Shores CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $474,244
    Gross yield
  • Wareham Center CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $474,865
    Gross yield

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