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U.S. ZIP Code · MA01902

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

Typical home value

$539,303[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.1%
5-year / yr
+4.6%
10-year / yr
+7.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+89.9%
vs metro
-25.7%
vs state
-11.8%
ZIP 01902 location in MA
Location of ZIP 01902 in MA

Price history

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

The typical home in 01902 is worth $539,303 — 25.7% below the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,509 a month — a 5.6% 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
$2,509[2]
Gross yield
5.6%[2]
Cap rate
3.3%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,250[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
50,066[3]
Median household income
$67,046[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
13
Elementary
8
Middle
1
High
2
  • Lynn English High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Lynn

    2,072 students

  • KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School

    Other · Grades K–12 · KIPP Academy Lynn Charter (District)

    1,615 students

  • Lynn Vocational Technical Institute

    Other · Grades PK–12 · Lynn

    1,557 students

  • Thurgood Marshall Mid

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lynn

    1,280 students

  • Ingalls

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Lynn

    698 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 yield5.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.3%
Annual rent$30,105

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$2,727
Loan principal$431,443
Down payment$107,861
Total interest paid$550,281

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 ratio1.44
Monthly cost to own$3,612
Monthly rent$2,509

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
24th percentile[1]
Rental yield
90th percentile[2]
Property tax
37th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 01902?
The typical home in 01902 is worth $539,303, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 01902?
Home values in 01902 are down 0.1% over the past year, and up 4.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 01902?
A typical home in 01902 rents for about $2,509 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 01902?
The effective property tax rate in 01902 is 1.0% — roughly $5,250 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 01902?
ZIP code 01902 has a population of 50,066 and a median household income of $67,046.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • NH

    Typical home
    $540,605
    Gross yield
  • Dover, NH

    Typical home
    $541,283
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • NH

    Typical home
    $541,285
    Gross yield
  • Bellingham CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $541,962
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Lawrence, MA

    Typical home
    $534,334
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • NH

    Typical home
    $531,438
    Gross yield

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