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Population and households in ZIP 01854
Household size in ZIP 01854
| Period | ZIP 01854 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 01854 has 2.49 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. The Boston area as a whole looks much the same. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
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 01854
| Period | ZIP 01854 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.3 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.3 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.0 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.0, ZIP 01854 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 33.9, even as the national median rose. Only 17 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 01854
| Period | ZIP 01854 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 01854: 14.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 01854 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 01854
Renters in ZIP 01854
| Period | ZIP 01854 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.2% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 58.8% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.6% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 61.2% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 01854 rent: 61.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About a quarter of owners (25.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 6.9 points from 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 01854
| Period | ZIP 01854 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 01854: 7.2% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 01854
| Period | ZIP 01854 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 01854 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, 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 1953 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center 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 01854
| Period | ZIP 01854 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $841 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $864 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,075 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,505 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$664 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 01854 pays $1,505 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Boston area overall ($2,051). Rent has climbed $664 a month since 2006–10, up 79%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 01854
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 01854
| Period | ZIP 01854 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.4% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 01854 than nationally: 31.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.7 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 01854 has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
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 01854
| Period | ZIP 01854 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.4% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.6% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.0% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.0% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in ZIP 01854 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.6 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 01854 has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of 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 01854
| Period | ZIP 01854 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 01854 is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 01854 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 01854 | 2.49 | 33.0 | 14.8% | 61.2% | 7.2% | 1962 | $1,505 | 31.4% | 85.0% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 01851 | 3.04 | 36.4 | 15.9% | 56.2% | 5.0% | 1945 | $1,735 | 29.4% | 78.4% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 01850 | 2.94 | 33.4 | 30.0% | 50.5% | 3.8% | 1943 | $1,749 | 20.4% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 01852 | 2.57 | 37.7 | 15.8% | 56.2% | 4.6% | 1958 | $1,580 | 31.6% | 84.0% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 01826 | 2.72 | 43.0 | 9.5% | 20.1% | 5.3% | 1974 | $1,816 | 35.8% | 91.7% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 01863 | 2.74 | 43.2 | 13.2% | 18.1% | 2.6% | 1970 | $1,892 | 47.3% | 92.8% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 01824 | 2.74 | 42.8 | 5.9% | 17.8% | 6.7% | 1969 | $2,253 | 55.5% | 93.8% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 01879 | 2.99 | 38.5 | 10.6% | 13.8% | 4.0% | 1989 | $2,129 | 51.8% | 94.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 01862 | 2.59 | 40.0 | 11.7% | 28.6% | 1.0% | 1982 | $2,122 | 40.7% | 92.2% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 03076 | 2.93 | 40.5 | 9.0% | 13.3% | 3.1% | 1987 | $1,503 | 40.2% | 96.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 01876 | 2.66 | 45.6 | 6.2% | 15.5% | 3.0% | 1978 | $2,085 | 40.1% | 92.9% | 3.3% |
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 01854. 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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