U.S. ZIP Code · MA02140
Middlesex County · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Appreciation
- 1-year
- -3.7%
- 5-year / yr
- +1.9%
- 10-year / yr
- +3.5%
Relative price
- vs U.S.
- +287.1%
- vs metro
- +51.5%
- vs state
- +79.8%
Price history
Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.
The typical home in 02140 is worth $1,099,595 — 51.5% above the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $3,369 a month — a 3.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.
#Rent & investment
Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.
#Property tax
Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.
#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
#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
Graham and Parks
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Cambridge
396 students
Peabody
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Cambridge
321 students
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Cambridge
289 students
Run the numbers
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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.
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.
Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.
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#Metro ranking
Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.
Rankings
Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.
Frequently asked
- How much is a home worth in ZIP code 02140?
- The typical home in 02140 is worth $1,099,595, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
- Are home values rising in 02140?
- Home values in 02140 are down 3.7% over the past year, and up 1.9% a year over five years.
- What is the typical rent in 02140?
- A typical home in 02140 rents for about $3,369 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.7%.
- What is the property tax rate in 02140?
- The effective property tax rate in 02140 is 0.4% — roughly $4,607 a year on a typical home.
- Who lives in 02140?
- ZIP code 02140 has a population of 21,204 and a median household income of $135,286.
#Comparable ZIPs
Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.
Lynnfield CDP, MA
- Typical home
- $1,090,723
- Gross yield
- 3.4%
Milton CDP, MA
- Typical home
- $1,089,424
- Gross yield
- 3.5%
Medfield CDP, MA
- Typical home
- $1,086,471
- Gross yield
- —
Arlington CDP, MA
- Typical home
- $1,113,913
- Gross yield
- 3.2%
Arlington CDP, MA
- Typical home
- $1,085,033
- Gross yield
- 3.2%
South Duxbury CDP, MA
- Typical home
- $1,119,000
- Gross yield
- —
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