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Population and households in ZIP 02111
Household size in ZIP 02111
| Period | ZIP 02111 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.91 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.91 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.97 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.89 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 02111 is a place of small households, averaging 1.89 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the northwest. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have smaller 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 02111
| Period | ZIP 02111 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.6 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.1 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.9 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.0 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.9, ZIP 02111 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 dropped from 36.9, even as the national median rose. Only 24 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 02111
| Period | ZIP 02111 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.0% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.2% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 02111: 3.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 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 02111
Renters in ZIP 02111
| Period | ZIP 02111 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.8% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 67.0% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.8% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 74.6% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 02111: 74.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About six in ten owners (58.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.8 points, as it has nationally. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 have a higher share of renters.
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 02111
| Period | ZIP 02111 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 02111: 24.3% 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. Vacancy is up 12.1 points from 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 02111
| Period | ZIP 02111 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +24 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 02111 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have newer 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 02111
| Period | ZIP 02111 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,418 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,678 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,081 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,485 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,067 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 02111 costs $2,485 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,067 a month since 2006–10, up 75%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the east.
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 02111
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02111
| Period | ZIP 02111 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.7% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 63.7% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.6% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.0% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 02111 is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (61.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.4 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the southwest.
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 02111
| Period | ZIP 02111 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.2% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.6% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.0% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.7% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 02111 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 8.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 02111 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 02111
| Period | ZIP 02111 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in ZIP 02111 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 02111 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 02111 | 1.89 | 33.9 | 3.7% | 74.6% | 24.3% | 1991 | $2,485 | 61.0% | 85.7% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 02108 | 1.62 | 42.6 | 7.0% | 56.8% | 20.0% | 1948 | $2,509 | 76.0% | 94.1% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 02110 | 1.84 | 51.4 | 1.9% | 31.1% | 21.1% | 1985 | $3,239 | 75.7% | 95.3% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 02201 | 1.36 | 33.0 | 0.4% | 94.0% | 19.0% | 1982 | $3,168 | 71.1% | 99.0% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 02116 | 1.64 | 37.6 | 3.3% | 64.7% | 20.5% | 1964 | $2,499 | 76.1% | 92.7% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 02114 | 1.69 | 33.7 | 2.5% | 77.2% | 15.1% | 1971 | $3,027 | 86.1% | 97.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 02210 | 1.54 | 36.1 | 0.2% | 75.5% | 17.7% | 2007 | $3,478 | 92.8% | 99.4% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 02109 | 1.71 | 36.6 | 6.5% | 66.8% | 16.9% | 1957 | $3,201 | 76.6% | 97.3% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 02113 | 1.54 | 29.9 | 2.2% | 84.4% | 14.7% | 1942 | $2,646 | 84.4% | 97.8% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 02118 | 1.93 | 37.4 | 7.8% | 68.9% | 9.7% | 1961 | $2,145 | 61.8% | 88.4% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 02199 | 1.67 | 42.5 | 12.5% | 99.2% | 33.2% | 1974 | $3,501 | 93.9% | 97.0% | 0.6% |
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 02111. 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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