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Population and households in ZIP 02125
Household size in ZIP 02125
| Period | ZIP 02125 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.34 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 02125 are small: just 2.32 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.66, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 02125
| Period | ZIP 02125 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.5 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.2 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.7 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 02125 is young: half of its residents are under 34.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.6, mirroring the country. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 31 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 02125
| Period | ZIP 02125 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.0 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in ZIP 02125 than nationally: 13.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 9.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 02125 has a higher 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 02125
Renters in ZIP 02125
| Period | ZIP 02125 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.9% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 69.0% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.0% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 65.7% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 02125: 65.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 35.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 30 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 02125
| Period | ZIP 02125 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 02125: 7.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Boston area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 02125
| Period | ZIP 02125 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1945 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1946 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 02125 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1945 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 02125
| Period | ZIP 02125 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,120 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,189 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,453 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,040 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$920 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 02125 pays $2,040 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $920 a month from 2006–10, an 82% jump, 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. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the west.
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 02125
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02125
| Period | ZIP 02125 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.9% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.4% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.9% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.5% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.7 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 02125 (44.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Even so, the share is lower than in the Boston area as a whole (51.9%). The share with a degree has risen 16.7 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 02125
| Period | ZIP 02125 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.3% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.9% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.9% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.0% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 02125 never finished high school, more than nationally: 86.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.7 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 02125 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 02125
| Period | ZIP 02125 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in ZIP 02125: 7.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.6 points, mirroring the country. 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 02125 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 02125 | 2.32 | 34.7 | 13.8% | 65.7% | 7.5% | 1955 | $2,040 | 44.5% | 86.0% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 02122 | 2.62 | 40.3 | 17.0% | 55.5% | 8.3% | 1944 | $2,220 | 37.1% | 79.1% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 02121 | 2.81 | 34.9 | 25.4% | 76.6% | 6.8% | 1950 | $1,297 | 20.3% | 75.9% | 10.7% |
| ZIP 02119 | 2.37 | 37.1 | 15.8% | 70.6% | 8.9% | 1966 | $1,519 | 29.9% | 81.7% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 02127 | 2.04 | 33.7 | 8.2% | 54.7% | 8.1% | 1962 | $2,814 | 68.8% | 95.9% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 02118 | 1.93 | 37.4 | 7.8% | 68.9% | 9.7% | 1961 | $2,145 | 61.8% | 88.4% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 02124 | 2.81 | 37.7 | 24.1% | 58.0% | 5.9% | 1948 | $1,772 | 32.2% | 83.5% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 02120 | 2.59 | 25.6 | 12.7% | 90.6% | 9.5% | 1969 | $1,748 | 49.4% | 81.3% | 10.6% |
| ZIP 02115 | 1.75 | 26.0 | 9.0% | 85.4% | 17.4% | 1958 | $1,883 | 60.7% | 89.6% | 9.2% |
| ZIP 02116 | 1.64 | 37.6 | 3.3% | 64.7% | 20.5% | 1964 | $2,499 | 76.1% | 92.7% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 02111 | 1.89 | 33.9 | 3.7% | 74.6% | 24.3% | 1991 | $2,485 | 61.0% | 85.7% | 5.6% |
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 02125. 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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