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Population and households in ZIP 01834
Household size in ZIP 01834
| Period | ZIP 01834 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.81 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, ZIP 01834 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.82 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 01834
| Period | ZIP 01834 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.9 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.0 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.1 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 01834 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.1, 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 41.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 01834
| Period | ZIP 01834 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.0% of households in ZIP 01834, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 24 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 01834
Renters in ZIP 01834
| Period | ZIP 01834 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 9.7% of households in ZIP 01834 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than one in five owners (21.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 25 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
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 01834
| Period | ZIP 01834 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 01834: 7.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Boston area. Vacancy has risen 3.1 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 01834
| Period | ZIP 01834 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 01834 leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. Still, homes here are newer than in the wider Boston area, where the median home dates to 1964. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west 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 01834
| Period | ZIP 01834 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,014 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,107 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,367 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,775 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$760 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 01834 costs $1,775 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Boston area overall ($2,051). Rents are up $760 a month from 2006–10, a 75% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 01834
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 01834
| Period | ZIP 01834 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.7% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.8% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.6% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.0 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 01834 than nationally: 45.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Still, the share is lower than in the Boston area overall (51.9%). The share with a degree is up 12.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 01834
| Period | ZIP 01834 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.0% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.6% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 01834: 96.1% 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 1.0 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 01834
| Period | ZIP 01834 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in ZIP 01834 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Boston area (4.9%). Unemployment has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 01834 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 01834 | 2.58 | 45.1 | 4.0% | 9.7% | 7.8% | 1975 | $1,775 | 45.6% | 96.1% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 01833 | 2.65 | 43.6 | 5.2% | 16.0% | 2.4% | 1978 | $1,898 | 56.8% | 98.0% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 01835 | 2.68 | 39.5 | 15.4% | 24.6% | 5.0% | 1961 | $1,898 | 39.6% | 94.0% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 01830 | 2.47 | 42.3 | 12.3% | 41.0% | 7.0% | 1957 | $1,647 | 32.3% | 88.3% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 01985 | 2.73 | 49.4 | 5.7% | 4.2% | 6.3% | 1983 | $1,768 | 64.6% | 98.5% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 01832 | 2.66 | 39.9 | 14.6% | 40.1% | 5.2% | 1963 | $1,504 | 28.0% | 90.0% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 01922 | 2.47 | 50.2 | 10.3% | 18.6% | 10.5% | 1987 | $1,806 | 57.6% | 96.1% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 01921 | 3.06 | 47.7 | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1978 | $773 | 71.0% | 98.5% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 01860 | 2.44 | 50.0 | 11.1% | 18.7% | 3.8% | 1979 | $1,776 | 40.7% | 96.0% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 01969 | 2.56 | 48.4 | 8.5% | 18.3% | 5.0% | 1973 | $1,689 | 56.7% | 99.6% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 01845 | 2.69 | 41.8 | 8.9% | 30.9% | 6.0% | 1977 | $2,466 | 62.0% | 96.8% | 3.4% |
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 01834. 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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