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U.S. ZIP Code · MA02180

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

Typical home value

$817,553[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.9%
5-year / yr
+4.7%
10-year / yr
+5.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+187.8%
vs metro
+12.6%
vs state
+33.6%
ZIP 02180 location in MA
Location of ZIP 02180 in MA

Price history

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

The typical home in 02180 is worth $817,553 — 12.6% above the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $3,169 a month — a 4.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$3,169[2]
Gross yield
4.7%[2]
Cap rate
2.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,240[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
23,355[3]
Median household income
$113,964[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
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Stoneham Central Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Stoneham

    700 students

  • Stoneham High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Stoneham

    585 students

  • Robin Hood

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Stoneham

    393 students

  • South

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Stoneham

    354 students

  • Colonial Park

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Stoneham

    257 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 yield4.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.8%
Annual rent$38,032

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$4,134
Loan principal$654,042
Down payment$163,511
Total interest paid$834,195

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 ratio1.71
Monthly cost to own$5,422
Monthly rent$3,169

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
26th percentile[1]
Rental yield
54th percentile[2]
Property tax
26th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 02180?
The typical home in 02180 is worth $817,553, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 02180?
Home values in 02180 are up 1.9% over the past year, and up 4.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 02180?
A typical home in 02180 rents for about $3,169 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 02180?
The effective property tax rate in 02180 is 0.9% — roughly $7,240 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 02180?
ZIP code 02180 has a population of 23,355 and a median household income of $113,964.

#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
    $818,312
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • Waltham, MA

    Typical home
    $819,176
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • MA

    Typical home
    $820,269
    Gross yield
  • Boston, MA

    Typical home
    $820,765
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • Andover CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $814,162
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • MA

    Typical home
    $813,524
    Gross yield

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