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Population and households in ZIP 02122
Household size in ZIP 02122
| Period | ZIP 02122 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.91 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.00 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.89 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.29 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 02122 average 2.62 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has dropped from 2.91 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the north.
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 02122
| Period | ZIP 02122 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.7 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.9 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.3 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.7 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 02122 are younger than 40.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.6, in line with the national trend.
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 02122
| Period | ZIP 02122 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 02122: 17.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 33 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 02122
Renters in ZIP 02122
| Period | ZIP 02122 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.8% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 62.9% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.6% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.5% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 02122 rent: 55.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 35.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.2 points, 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 02122
| Period | ZIP 02122 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 02122 as nationally: 8.3%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Boston area (6.7%). Vacancy is down 4.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 02122
| Period | ZIP 02122 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1941 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1944 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 02122 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1944, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the south. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 02122
| Period | ZIP 02122 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,163 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,275 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,481 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,220 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,057 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 02122 pays $2,220 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,057 a month since 2006–10, up 91%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center 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 02122
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02122
| Period | ZIP 02122 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.3% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.1% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.1 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 02122 (37.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Boston area (51.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 15.1 points, 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 02122
| Period | ZIP 02122 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.8% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.1% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.5% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.1% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in ZIP 02122 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 have a lower 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 02122
| Period | ZIP 02122 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 02122: 8.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.8 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 02122 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 02122 | 2.62 | 40.3 | 17.0% | 55.5% | 8.3% | 1944 | $2,220 | 37.1% | 79.1% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 02124 | 2.81 | 37.7 | 24.1% | 58.0% | 5.9% | 1948 | $1,772 | 32.2% | 83.5% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 02125 | 2.32 | 34.7 | 13.8% | 65.7% | 7.5% | 1955 | $2,040 | 44.5% | 86.0% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 02121 | 2.81 | 34.9 | 25.4% | 76.6% | 6.8% | 1950 | $1,297 | 20.3% | 75.9% | 10.7% |
| ZIP 02171 | 2.36 | 41.8 | 5.6% | 46.1% | 8.0% | 1958 | $2,407 | 53.1% | 89.2% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 02119 | 2.37 | 37.1 | 15.8% | 70.6% | 8.9% | 1966 | $1,519 | 29.9% | 81.7% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 02126 | 2.93 | 39.5 | 21.8% | 54.0% | 6.4% | 1953 | $1,720 | 24.3% | 87.2% | 11.0% |
| ZIP 02127 | 2.04 | 33.7 | 8.2% | 54.7% | 8.1% | 1962 | $2,814 | 68.8% | 95.9% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 02130 | 2.23 | 36.6 | 6.9% | 56.8% | 5.3% | 1952 | $2,430 | 71.5% | 92.1% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 02170 | 2.48 | 39.9 | 6.3% | 47.9% | 6.5% | 1945 | $1,998 | 47.4% | 88.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 02118 | 1.93 | 37.4 | 7.8% | 68.9% | 9.7% | 1961 | $2,145 | 61.8% | 88.4% | 6.4% |
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 02122. 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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