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Population and households in ZIP 02126
Household size in ZIP 02126
| Period | ZIP 02126 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.95 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.93 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.96 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.93 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 02126 is a place of big households: 2.93 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 27 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 02126
| Period | ZIP 02126 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.3 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.5 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.9 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.5 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 02126 are younger than 39.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the southwest.
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 02126
| Period | ZIP 02126 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.2% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.9% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 27.4% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in ZIP 02126 (21.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 5.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 13 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 02126
Renters in ZIP 02126
| Period | ZIP 02126 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.6% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 61.7% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.9% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.0% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 02126 rent: 54.0% 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, 22.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.7 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 02126
| Period | ZIP 02126 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 02126: 6.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Boston area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.2 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 02126
| Period | ZIP 02126 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1945 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 02126 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1953, 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 1945 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 02126
| Period | ZIP 02126 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,192 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,203 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,553 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,720 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$528 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 02126 costs $1,720 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider Boston area ($2,051). Rents are up $528 a month from 2006–10, a 44% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 02126
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02126
| Period | ZIP 02126 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 02126: 24.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 02126 has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Massachusetts ZIP codes.
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 02126
| Period | ZIP 02126 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.7% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.9% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.6% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.2% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 02126 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 7.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 02126 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 02126
| Period | ZIP 02126 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 02126: 11.0% 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 five have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.3 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 02126 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 02126 | 2.93 | 39.5 | 21.8% | 54.0% | 6.4% | 1953 | $1,720 | 24.3% | 87.2% | 11.0% |
| ZIP 02124 | 2.81 | 37.7 | 24.1% | 58.0% | 5.9% | 1948 | $1,772 | 32.2% | 83.5% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 02186 | 3.03 | 39.7 | 10.1% | 15.1% | 4.1% | 1952 | $1,859 | 74.5% | 96.1% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 02131 | 2.50 | 40.7 | 10.6% | 41.2% | 5.7% | 1947 | $2,104 | 52.9% | 91.3% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 02136 | 2.78 | 37.8 | 20.3% | 47.5% | 4.6% | 1954 | $1,989 | 36.6% | 88.9% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 02121 | 2.81 | 34.9 | 25.4% | 76.6% | 6.8% | 1950 | $1,297 | 20.3% | 75.9% | 10.7% |
| ZIP 02122 | 2.62 | 40.3 | 17.0% | 55.5% | 8.3% | 1944 | $2,220 | 37.1% | 79.1% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 02130 | 2.23 | 36.6 | 6.9% | 56.8% | 5.3% | 1952 | $2,430 | 71.5% | 92.1% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 02125 | 2.32 | 34.7 | 13.8% | 65.7% | 7.5% | 1955 | $2,040 | 44.5% | 86.0% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 02119 | 2.37 | 37.1 | 15.8% | 70.6% | 8.9% | 1966 | $1,519 | 29.9% | 81.7% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 02132 | 2.36 | 44.1 | 8.9% | 31.1% | 9.3% | 1951 | $2,211 | 65.8% | 95.6% | 3.7% |
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 02126. 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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