North Shore Commuter (ZIP 01890) sits within Winchester, Massachusetts with a median home price of $1,150,000 — significantly above the Winchester city-wide median of $1,150,000. At 80% LTV, the typical loan amount of $920,000 exceeds the 2026 conforming loan limit of $766,550, placing most purchases in jumbo territory. Jumbo loans typically require stronger credit scores, larger reserves, and may carry slightly different rate pricing.
Property taxes in ZIP 01890 run 1% annually, adding $958 per month on the median home. Median household income in this neighborhood is approximately $205,000, placing the price-to-income ratio at 5.6x. Massachusetts levies a state income tax, which reduces take-home pay and should be factored into your maximum monthly payment calculation.