Population 49,547 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 01902
Household size in ZIP 01902
| Period | ZIP 01902 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.95 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.79 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 01902 holds 2.79 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.59, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the south.
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 01902
| Period | ZIP 01902 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.0 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.0 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.0 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 01902 is 37.0 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.0, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southwest.
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 01902
| Period | ZIP 01902 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 01902: 20.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 20 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 01902
Renters in ZIP 01902
| Period | ZIP 01902 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.1% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.8% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.7% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.0% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 01902: 62.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 30.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 01902
| Period | ZIP 01902 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 01902: just 3.7% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 7.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 01902 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 01902
| Period | ZIP 01902 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1942 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1947 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 01902 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1947, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Only 23 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older 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 01902
| Period | ZIP 01902 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $893 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,020 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,220 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,775 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$882 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 01902 pays $1,775 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the Boston area as a whole ($2,051). Rent has climbed $882 a month since 2006–10, up 99%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 36.2% of the typical renter's income, 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 01902
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 01902
| Period | ZIP 01902 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 01902: 21.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 28 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 01902
| Period | ZIP 01902 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.1% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.5% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.0% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.1% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in ZIP 01902 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.0 points, mirroring the country. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 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 01902
| Period | ZIP 01902 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in ZIP 01902 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Boston area as a whole (4.9%). Unemployment is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 01902 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 01902 | 2.79 | 37.0 | 20.2% | 62.0% | 3.7% | 1947 | $1,775 | 21.7% | 77.1% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 01901 | 1.74 | 50.9 | 13.3% | 93.7% | 4.8% | 1956 | $1,131 | 24.5% | 75.2% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 01904 | 3.06 | 40.1 | 15.6% | 19.4% | 4.9% | 1952 | $1,993 | 34.7% | 82.6% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 01905 | 3.20 | 34.4 | 20.2% | 47.8% | 6.7% | 1952 | $1,929 | 19.7% | 77.2% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 01907 | 2.56 | 43.6 | 5.1% | 24.7% | 7.8% | 1954 | $2,338 | 60.8% | 96.4% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 01908 | 2.12 | 58.7 | 3.6% | 21.1% | 12.0% | 1940 | $1,810 | 62.2% | 98.2% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 01906 | 2.63 | 45.0 | 4.9% | 28.8% | 6.5% | 1964 | $2,176 | 30.7% | 91.0% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 01970 | 2.19 | 39.4 | 9.7% | 50.3% | 6.2% | 1954 | $1,888 | 47.6% | 92.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 01945 | 2.51 | 49.2 | 3.8% | 14.9% | 7.5% | 1950 | $1,806 | 78.4% | 98.9% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 01960 | 2.50 | 47.5 | 9.0% | 34.4% | 4.4% | 1966 | $1,999 | 35.0% | 90.4% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 02151 | 2.77 | 39.8 | 13.1% | 54.6% | 9.2% | 1963 | $2,057 | 23.9% | 81.3% | 6.1% |
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 01902. 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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