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U.S. ZIP Code · MA01880

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

Typical home value

$827,168[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.9%
5-year / yr
+4.4%
10-year / yr
+5.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+191.2%
vs metro
+14.0%
vs state
+35.2%
ZIP 01880 location in MA
Location of ZIP 01880 in MA

Price history

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

The typical home in 01880 is worth $827,168 — 14.0% above the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,792 a month — a 4.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,792[2]
Gross yield
4.1%[2]
Cap rate
2.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$8,794[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
27,793[3]
Median household income
$134,306[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
8
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
2
  • Northeast Metro Regional Vocational

    High · Grades 9–12 · Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical

    1,343 students

  • Galvin Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Wakefield

    1,052 students

  • Wakefield Memorial High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Wakefield

    840 students

  • Woodville School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Wakefield

    450 students

  • Dolbeare

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Wakefield

    447 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 yield4.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.4%
Annual rent$33,503

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$4,183
Loan principal$661,735
Down payment$165,434
Total interest paid$844,006

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 ratio2.01
Monthly cost to own$5,603
Monthly rent$2,792

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
21st percentile[1]
Rental yield
32nd percentile[2]
Property tax
48th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 01880?
The typical home in 01880 is worth $827,168, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 01880?
Home values in 01880 are up 1.9% over the past year, and up 4.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 01880?
A typical home in 01880 rents for about $2,792 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 01880?
The effective property tax rate in 01880 is 1.1% — roughly $8,794 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 01880?
ZIP code 01880 has a population of 27,793 and a median household income of $134,306.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Maynard CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $824,955
    Gross yield
  • MA

    Typical home
    $824,621
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Marion Center CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $823,952
    Gross yield
  • Swampscott CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $831,261
    Gross yield
    3.9%
  • Waltham, MA

    Typical home
    $821,658
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Boston, MA

    Typical home
    $820,765
    Gross yield
    4.0%

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