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Population and households in ZIP 01841
Household size in ZIP 01841
| Period | ZIP 01841 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.10 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.16 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.27 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.15 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 01841 is a place of big households: 3.15 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 3.10, even as the national average fell. Only one other Massachusetts ZIP code with 5,000+ people has larger households.
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 01841
| Period | ZIP 01841 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.1 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.9 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.0 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.1 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.1, ZIP 01841 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 30.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 12 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 01841
| Period | ZIP 01841 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.7% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 28.0% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 27.5% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than a quarter of households in ZIP 01841 (27.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 5.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher 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 01841
Renters in ZIP 01841
| Period | ZIP 01841 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.8% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 73.6% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.8% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.8% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 01841: 68.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 29.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 have a higher 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 01841
| Period | ZIP 01841 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 01841: just 3.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 6.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 01841 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
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 01841
| Period | ZIP 01841 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1942 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1941 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1949 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 01841 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1949, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the north.
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 01841
| Period | ZIP 01841 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $950 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,002 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,166 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,734 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$784 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 01841 pays $1,734 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Boston area as a whole ($2,051). Rent has climbed $784 a month since 2006–10, up 82%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 01841
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 01841
| Period | ZIP 01841 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 01841: 13.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four have a lower 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 01841
| Period | ZIP 01841 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.2% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 66.4% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 63.5% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 71.4% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults in ZIP 01841 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 71.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 11.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 01841
| Period | ZIP 01841 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 01841 runs well above the national rate: 9.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only ten of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.9 points, 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 01841 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 01841 | 3.15 | 32.1 | 27.5% | 68.8% | 3.2% | 1949 | $1,734 | 13.9% | 71.4% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 01840 | 2.37 | 34.9 | 25.9% | 97.6% | 1.7% | 1956 | $1,336 | 18.5% | 70.9% | 11.1% |
| ZIP 01844 | 2.86 | 40.7 | 12.2% | 27.7% | 4.4% | 1967 | $2,017 | 31.7% | 88.7% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 01843 | 2.70 | 35.9 | 23.3% | 67.9% | 3.1% | 1954 | $1,675 | 18.7% | 75.5% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 01845 | 2.69 | 41.8 | 8.9% | 30.9% | 6.0% | 1977 | $2,466 | 62.0% | 96.8% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 01810 | 2.67 | 42.3 | 8.0% | 20.2% | 5.6% | 1972 | $2,228 | 75.9% | 97.8% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 01835 | 2.68 | 39.5 | 15.4% | 24.6% | 5.0% | 1961 | $1,898 | 39.6% | 94.0% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 01832 | 2.66 | 39.9 | 14.6% | 40.1% | 5.2% | 1963 | $1,504 | 28.0% | 90.0% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 03079 | 2.53 | 44.1 | 8.3% | 23.8% | 10.9% | 1980 | $1,850 | 40.8% | 95.9% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 01830 | 2.47 | 42.3 | 12.3% | 41.0% | 7.0% | 1957 | $1,647 | 32.3% | 88.3% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 01834 | 2.58 | 45.1 | 4.0% | 9.7% | 7.8% | 1975 | $1,775 | 45.6% | 96.1% | 6.0% |
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 01841. 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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