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Population and households in ZIP 01742
Household size in ZIP 01742
| Period | ZIP 01742 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.71 people per household, ZIP 01742 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Boston area as a whole, where it has 2.55 people. Household size has climbed from 2.57 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 01742
| Period | ZIP 01742 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.1 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.6 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.3 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.3 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 01742 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 46.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 01742
| Period | ZIP 01742 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.5% of households in ZIP 01742, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 01742
Renters in ZIP 01742
| Period | ZIP 01742 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 01742 is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (45.4%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 5.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 01742
| Period | ZIP 01742 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 01742 than nationally: 8.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Boston area. Vacancy has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 01742
| Period | ZIP 01742 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 01742 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
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 01742
| Period | ZIP 01742 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,430 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,543 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,261 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,250 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$821 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 01742 costs $2,250 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $821 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southwest.
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 01742
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 01742
| Period | ZIP 01742 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.3% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 70.0% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 75.7% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 81.5% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 01742 is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (81.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 23 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 01742
| Period | ZIP 01742 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.3% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.6% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 01742: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.2 points, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 01742 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 01742
| Period | ZIP 01742 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 01742 runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 01742 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 01742 | 2.71 | 48.3 | 7.5% | 24.3% | 8.1% | 1966 | $2,250 | 81.5% | 97.5% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 01720 | 2.58 | 44.6 | 5.2% | 24.8% | 2.9% | 1975 | $1,807 | 79.4% | 97.9% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 01773 | 2.37 | 53.4 | 6.4% | 23.3% | 8.9% | 1973 | $2,798 | 88.9% | 97.4% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 01754 | 2.21 | 46.1 | 6.1% | 25.0% | 6.0% | 1960 | $1,839 | 64.9% | 95.0% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 01731 | 2.97 | 25.7 | 16.4% | 99.4% | 6.4% | 1974 | $3,376 | 36.4% | 100.0% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 01718 | 2.43 | 40.6 | 4.0% | 37.5% | 4.5% | 1981 | $2,725 | 83.9% | 99.6% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 01741 | 2.97 | 45.1 | 5.4% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 1977 | $2,374 | 86.6% | 98.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 01776 | 3.07 | 42.6 | 6.9% | 9.8% | 4.6% | 1977 | $1,517 | 83.5% | 98.7% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 01730 | 2.51 | 45.0 | 4.0% | 31.2% | 2.9% | 1973 | $2,392 | 68.8% | 96.1% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 01775 | 2.62 | 45.0 | 9.0% | 14.6% | 2.0% | 1971 | $2,256 | 76.7% | 98.5% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 01778 | 2.76 | 45.9 | 5.0% | 12.7% | 5.3% | 1963 | $1,857 | 78.6% | 97.3% | 3.5% |
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 01742. 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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