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Population and households in ZIP 02090
Household size in ZIP 02090
| Period | ZIP 02090 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.81 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.90 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.94 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 02090 is a place of big households: 2.94 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 2.81 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 have 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 02090
| Period | ZIP 02090 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.6 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.8 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 02090 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.8, against 40.1 nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest.
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 02090
| Period | ZIP 02090 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 02090: 5.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. ZIP 02090 has a lower 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 02090
Renters in ZIP 02090
| Period | ZIP 02090 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.7% of households in ZIP 02090 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 40.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the southwest.
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 02090
| Period | ZIP 02090 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 0.7% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 02090: just 4.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, 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 02090
| Period | ZIP 02090 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 02090 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Still, homes here are newer than in the Boston area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1964. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northeast 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 02090
| Period | ZIP 02090 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,325 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,459 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,671 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,600 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,275 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 02090 pays $2,600 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,275 a month since 2006–10, up 96%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the north.
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 02090
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02090
| Period | ZIP 02090 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.1% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 69.8% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.9% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.7% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 02090: 72.7% 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 9.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 02090
| Period | ZIP 02090 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.6% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.2% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.6% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 02090: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 1.9 points, even as 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 02090
| Period | ZIP 02090 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 02090 has been strong: just 1.8% 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 seven have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.0 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 02090 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 02090 | 2.94 | 43.8 | 5.3% | 12.7% | 4.8% | 1970 | $2,600 | 72.7% | 95.6% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 02062 | 2.37 | 41.8 | 9.2% | 46.0% | 4.2% | 1961 | $1,895 | 55.2% | 93.4% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 02026 | 2.36 | 45.5 | 8.3% | 26.6% | 4.2% | 1960 | $2,116 | 55.7% | 93.7% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 02030 | 3.09 | 44.6 | 6.0% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1971 | $3,112 | 85.0% | 97.2% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 02032 | 2.90 | 38.1 | 4.8% | 20.3% | 12.7% | 1968 | $2,493 | 68.7% | 98.4% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 02492 | 2.87 | 43.7 | 6.7% | 11.6% | 2.8% | 1964 | $2,509 | 85.3% | 98.2% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 02136 | 2.78 | 37.8 | 20.3% | 47.5% | 4.6% | 1954 | $1,989 | 36.6% | 88.9% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 02132 | 2.36 | 44.1 | 8.9% | 31.1% | 9.3% | 1951 | $2,211 | 65.8% | 95.6% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 02021 | 2.57 | 43.1 | 10.4% | 25.1% | 3.9% | 1978 | $2,401 | 66.5% | 96.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 02052 | 2.79 | 44.2 | 4.8% | 13.9% | 4.1% | 1970 | $1,995 | 77.8% | 97.4% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 02081 | 2.82 | 41.7 | 5.4% | 15.4% | 5.3% | 1979 | $1,794 | 67.3% | 98.1% | 5.3% |
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 02090. 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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