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Population and households in ZIP 02128
Household size in ZIP 02128
| Period | ZIP 02128 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.77 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.91 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 02128 run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.77, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 02128
| Period | ZIP 02128 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.8 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.7 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.4 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 02128 is 36.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 33.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 02128 is younger than the great majority of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
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 02128
| Period | ZIP 02128 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 02128 (12.6%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 5.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 02128
Renters in ZIP 02128
| Period | ZIP 02128 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.2% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 74.0% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.4% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 72.5% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 02128 rent: 72.5% 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, 26.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Only 19 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 02128
| Period | ZIP 02128 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 02128 is close to the national rate: 8.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Compared with other Massachusetts ZIP codes, ZIP 02128 has a higher vacancy rate than most.
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 02128
| Period | ZIP 02128 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1942 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1944 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 02128 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 1942 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
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 02128
| Period | ZIP 02128 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,001 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,088 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,504 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,019 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,018 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 02128 runs $2,019 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,018 a month since 2006–10, up 102%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the northwest.
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 02128
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02128
| Period | ZIP 02128 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.1% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.4% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +23.5 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 02128 than nationally: 40.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Locally, though, the share is lower than in the wider Boston area (51.9%). The share with a degree has risen 23.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 02128
| Period | ZIP 02128 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.5% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 66.6% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 73.3% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.4% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in ZIP 02128 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.9 points, mirroring the country. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 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 02128
| Period | ZIP 02128 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 02128: 6.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 02128 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 02128 | 2.54 | 36.4 | 12.6% | 72.5% | 8.2% | 1953 | $2,019 | 40.4% | 76.4% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 02150 | 3.11 | 34.8 | 19.9% | 74.0% | 5.3% | 1955 | $1,958 | 21.3% | 69.9% | 9.3% |
| 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 02129 | 2.14 | 36.7 | 9.4% | 49.5% | 6.2% | 1954 | $2,324 | 72.5% | 91.8% | 3.9% |
| 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 02210 | 1.54 | 36.1 | 0.2% | 75.5% | 17.7% | 2007 | $3,478 | 92.8% | 99.4% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 02114 | 1.69 | 33.7 | 2.5% | 77.2% | 15.1% | 1971 | $3,027 | 86.1% | 97.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 02108 | 1.62 | 42.6 | 7.0% | 56.8% | 20.0% | 1948 | $2,509 | 76.0% | 94.1% | 6.8% |
| 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 02128. 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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