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Population and households in ZIP 02045
Household size in ZIP 02045
| Period | ZIP 02045 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.23 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.22 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.17 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 02045 is a place of small households, averaging 2.17 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.23 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 02045 has smaller households than at least four in five Massachusetts ZIP codes.
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 02045
| Period | ZIP 02045 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.9 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.2 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.3 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.2 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.2 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 02045 skews older: half of its residents are older than 55.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.9, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten 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 02045
| Period | ZIP 02045 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 02045: 5.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 02045
Renters in ZIP 02045
| Period | ZIP 02045 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.2% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −11.6 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 02045 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 36.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 11.6 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 02045
| Period | ZIP 02045 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 02045: 19.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.5 points, 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 02045
| Period | ZIP 02045 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1949 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 02045 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. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Only 33 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 02045
| Period | ZIP 02045 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,303 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,253 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,489 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,146 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$843 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 02045 runs $2,146 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $843 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 33.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northwest.
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 02045
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02045
| Period | ZIP 02045 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.7% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.8% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.6% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.6 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 02045: 49.6% 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. The share with a degree has risen 13.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 02045
| Period | ZIP 02045 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.3% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.5% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 02045: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
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 02045
| Period | ZIP 02045 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 02045 than nationally: unemployment was 4.1%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 02045 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 02045 | 2.17 | 55.2 | 5.7% | 20.4% | 19.4% | 1949 | $2,146 | 49.6% | 95.2% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 02043 | 2.58 | 48.6 | 3.6% | 19.5% | 6.2% | 1974 | $2,301 | 76.3% | 98.7% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 02025 | 2.79 | 45.6 | 3.7% | 16.9% | 8.1% | 1963 | $3,006 | 77.4% | 98.1% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 02191 | 2.42 | 47.2 | 7.4% | 14.7% | 3.8% | 1950 | $2,033 | 42.0% | 93.6% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 02189 | 2.27 | 45.9 | 5.4% | 33.1% | 3.0% | 1960 | $1,783 | 41.2% | 94.7% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 02188 | 2.35 | 43.2 | 7.9% | 42.9% | 6.0% | 1964 | $2,008 | 40.0% | 93.8% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 02169 | 2.23 | 40.3 | 7.1% | 58.5% | 5.9% | 1963 | $2,121 | 49.5% | 91.6% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 02170 | 2.48 | 39.9 | 6.3% | 47.9% | 6.5% | 1945 | $1,998 | 47.4% | 88.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 02171 | 2.36 | 41.8 | 5.6% | 46.1% | 8.0% | 1958 | $2,407 | 53.1% | 89.2% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 02184 | 2.72 | 42.0 | 9.3% | 21.7% | 6.5% | 1961 | $2,099 | 48.1% | 93.1% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 02066 | 2.54 | 45.6 | 7.9% | 12.4% | 6.0% | 1961 | $1,783 | 67.2% | 98.0% | 3.7% |
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 02045. 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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