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Population and households in ZIP 01007
Household size in ZIP 01007
| Period | ZIP 01007 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 01007 has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.64, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 01007
| Period | ZIP 01007 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.6 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 01007 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.6, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 39.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 01007
| Period | ZIP 01007 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 01007: 5.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 01007 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Massachusetts ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 01007
Renters in ZIP 01007
| Period | ZIP 01007 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 01007 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (33.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 5.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 01007
| Period | ZIP 01007 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.2% of homes in ZIP 01007 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 01007
| Period | ZIP 01007 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 01007 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Massachusetts overall, where the median home dates to 1963. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest. Only 21 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 01007
| Period | ZIP 01007 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $927 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $894 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,023 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,385 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$458 | +$775 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 01007 pays $1,385 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $458 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 01007
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 01007
| Period | ZIP 01007 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.6% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 01007: 45.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 5.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 01007
| Period | ZIP 01007 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.5% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 01007: 97.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 01007 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Massachusetts ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 01007
| Period | ZIP 01007 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 01007 has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 30 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 01007 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 01007 | 2.55 | 43.6 | 5.4% | 13.0% | 4.2% | 1983 | $1,385 | 45.9% | 97.4% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 01009 | 2.26 | 36.6 | 13.0% | 41.2% | 8.3% | 1960 | $976 | 24.6% | 94.1% | 13.6% |
| ZIP 01033 | 2.63 | 45.5 | 3.5% | 5.1% | 8.6% | 1967 | $1,388 | 37.1% | 94.9% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 01080 | 2.26 | 43.6 | 7.2% | 28.4% | 8.6% | 1960 | $1,211 | 27.3% | 94.2% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 01079 | 2.42 | 42.3 | 21.7% | 28.6% | 7.8% | 1958 | $1,399 | 24.3% | 90.4% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 01056 | 2.43 | 45.5 | 7.2% | 22.0% | 8.2% | 1966 | $1,279 | 27.5% | 90.3% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 01082 | 2.27 | 42.5 | 15.4% | 27.4% | 8.2% | 1960 | $1,006 | 23.6% | 91.8% | 10.1% |
| ZIP 01069 | 2.26 | 47.0 | 10.2% | 27.0% | 7.9% | 1966 | $1,029 | 21.4% | 89.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 01002 | 2.32 | 33.4 | 7.1% | 53.0% | 14.8% | 1971 | $1,749 | 71.9% | 96.6% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 01075 | 2.27 | 45.6 | 6.3% | 23.0% | 5.1% | 1962 | $1,257 | 54.6% | 96.7% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 01022 | 1.99 | 50.4 | 12.1% | 22.4% | 2.5% | 1962 | $1,500 | 33.2% | 93.9% | 1.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 01007. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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