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Population and households in ZIP 02116
Household size in ZIP 02116
| Period | ZIP 02116 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.66 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.75 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.70 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.64 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 02116 is a place of small households, averaging 1.64 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three 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 02116
| Period | ZIP 02116 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.9 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.8 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.6 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 02116 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.6, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 34.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the southeast.
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 02116
| Period | ZIP 02116 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.3% of households in ZIP 02116, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 11 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 02116
Renters in ZIP 02116
| Period | ZIP 02116 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.5% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 59.6% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.2% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 64.7% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 02116: 64.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 48.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the north. The renter share is up 4.2 points from 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 02116
| Period | ZIP 02116 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 02116: 20.5% 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 has risen 7.8 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 02116
| Period | ZIP 02116 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 02116 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1951 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the northwest 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 02116
| Period | ZIP 02116 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,337 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,431 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,967 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,499 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,163 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 02116 runs $2,499 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,163 a month since 2006–10, up 87%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest 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 02116
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02116
| Period | ZIP 02116 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.8% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 71.0% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 75.2% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 76.1% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 02116 is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (76.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
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 02116
| Period | ZIP 02116 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.8% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.3% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.6% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over nine in ten adults in ZIP 02116 have finished high school (92.7%), above the national rate of 89.3%. The Boston area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 02116
| Period | ZIP 02116 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in ZIP 02116 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Boston area as a whole (4.9%). 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 02116 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 02116 | 1.64 | 37.6 | 3.3% | 64.7% | 20.5% | 1964 | $2,499 | 76.1% | 92.7% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 02199 | 1.67 | 42.5 | 12.5% | 99.2% | 33.2% | 1974 | $3,501 | 93.9% | 97.0% | 0.6% |
| 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 02118 | 1.93 | 37.4 | 7.8% | 68.9% | 9.7% | 1961 | $2,145 | 61.8% | 88.4% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 02114 | 1.69 | 33.7 | 2.5% | 77.2% | 15.1% | 1971 | $3,027 | 86.1% | 97.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 02201 | 1.36 | 33.0 | 0.4% | 94.0% | 19.0% | 1982 | $3,168 | 71.1% | 99.0% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 02142 | 1.78 | 30.2 | 4.9% | 91.6% | 11.8% | 1991 | $3,318 | 91.4% | 99.3% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 02115 | 1.75 | 26.0 | 9.0% | 85.4% | 17.4% | 1958 | $1,883 | 60.7% | 89.6% | 9.2% |
| ZIP 02110 | 1.84 | 51.4 | 1.9% | 31.1% | 21.1% | 1985 | $3,239 | 75.7% | 95.3% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 02113 | 1.54 | 29.9 | 2.2% | 84.4% | 14.7% | 1942 | $2,646 | 84.4% | 97.8% | 1.9% |
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 02116. 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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