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U.S. ZIP Code · MA01879

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

Typical home value

$656,907[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.6%
5-year / yr
+6.0%
10-year / yr
+6.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+131.3%
vs metro
-9.5%
vs state
+7.4%
ZIP 01879 location in MA
Location of ZIP 01879 in MA

Price history

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

The typical home in 01879 is worth $656,907 — 9.5% below the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.6%. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$8,505[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
12,550[3]
Median household income
$129,348[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
5
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
3
  • Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical

    High · Grades 9–12 · Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical

    2,314 students

  • Innovation Academy Charter School

    High · Grades 5–12 · Innovation Academy Charter (District)

    788 students

  • Tyngsborough Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Tyngsborough

    753 students

  • Tyngsborough High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Tyngsborough

    420 students

  • Tyngsborough Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Tyngsborough

    369 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$3,322
Loan principal$525,525
Down payment$131,381
Total interest paid$670,279

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$4,575
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
62nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
74th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 01879?
The typical home in 01879 is worth $656,907, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 01879?
Home values in 01879 are up 1.6% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 01879?
The effective property tax rate in 01879 is 1.3% — roughly $8,505 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 01879?
ZIP code 01879 has a population of 12,550 and a median household income of $129,348.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Boston, MA

    Typical home
    $657,044
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • Boston, MA

    Typical home
    $656,147
    Gross yield
    6.8%
  • Exeter CDP, NH

    Typical home
    $655,708
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • NH

    Typical home
    $655,003
    Gross yield
  • Derry CDP, NH

    Typical home
    $654,916
    Gross yield
  • Boston, MA

    Typical home
    $660,738
    Gross yield
    6.2%

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