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Household size in ZIP 01945
| Period | ZIP 01945 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 01945 run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has edged down from 2.54 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated 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 01945
| Period | ZIP 01945 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.3 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.0 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.4 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.2 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.9 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 01945 skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.2, 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 44.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 33 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 01945
| Period | ZIP 01945 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 01945: 3.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 20 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 01945
Renters in ZIP 01945
| Period | ZIP 01945 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 01945 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (30.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 6.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 01945
| Period | ZIP 01945 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 01945: 7.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Boston area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, 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 01945
| Period | ZIP 01945 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1947 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1950 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 01945 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1950, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the east. ZIP 01945 has older homes than the great majority of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
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 01945
| Period | ZIP 01945 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,219 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,266 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,733 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,806 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$587 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 01945 runs $1,806 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the wider Boston area ($2,051). Rent has climbed $587 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.6% 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 01945
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 01945
| Period | ZIP 01945 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.7% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 69.5% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.2% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 78.4% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 01945: 78.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.8 points, in line with the national trend. Only 32 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 01945
| Period | ZIP 01945 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.4% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.0% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.5% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.9% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 01945: 98.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.5 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only six of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 01945
| Period | ZIP 01945 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 01945 has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 33 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 01945 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 01945 | 2.51 | 49.2 | 3.8% | 14.9% | 7.5% | 1950 | $1,806 | 78.4% | 98.9% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 01970 | 2.19 | 39.4 | 9.7% | 50.3% | 6.2% | 1954 | $1,888 | 47.6% | 92.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 01907 | 2.56 | 43.6 | 5.1% | 24.7% | 7.8% | 1954 | $2,338 | 60.8% | 96.4% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 01902 | 2.79 | 37.0 | 20.2% | 62.0% | 3.7% | 1947 | $1,775 | 21.7% | 77.1% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 01915 | 2.40 | 41.0 | 10.5% | 39.9% | 5.4% | 1961 | $1,687 | 54.7% | 96.6% | 4.9% |
| 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 01960 | 2.50 | 47.5 | 9.0% | 34.4% | 4.4% | 1966 | $1,999 | 35.0% | 90.4% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 01908 | 2.12 | 58.7 | 3.6% | 21.1% | 12.0% | 1940 | $1,810 | 62.2% | 98.2% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 01905 | 3.20 | 34.4 | 20.2% | 47.8% | 6.7% | 1952 | $1,929 | 19.7% | 77.2% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 01923 | 2.53 | 46.0 | 6.8% | 30.6% | 6.0% | 1964 | $2,318 | 47.7% | 95.1% | 4.9% |
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 01945. 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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