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Population and households in ZIP 02129
Household size in ZIP 02129
| Period | ZIP 02129 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.14 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.17 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.19 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.14 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 02129 is a place of small households, averaging 2.14 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the southeast. ZIP 02129 has smaller households than at least four in five Massachusetts ZIP codes.
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 02129
| Period | ZIP 02129 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.4 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.5 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.7 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 02129 is 36.7 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 34.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northwest, 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 02129
| Period | ZIP 02129 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in ten households in ZIP 02129 (9.4%), below the national share of 11.6%. The Boston area as a whole looks much the same.
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 02129
Renters in ZIP 02129
| Period | ZIP 02129 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.1% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.6% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.1% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.5% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 02129 than nationally: 49.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 36.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, 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 02129
| Period | ZIP 02129 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 02129: 6.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Boston area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 02129
| Period | ZIP 02129 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 02129 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1954, 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 west, while the south 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 02129
| Period | ZIP 02129 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,281 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,357 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,739 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,324 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,044 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 02129 costs $2,324 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,044 a month since 2006–10, up 81%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 24.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 02129
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02129
| Period | ZIP 02129 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.4% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.4% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.5% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.5% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.1 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 02129: 72.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.1 points, in line with the national trend.
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 02129
| Period | ZIP 02129 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.4% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.3% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.9% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 02129 have finished high school (91.8%), a bit 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 2.3 points, as it has nationally.
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 02129
| Period | ZIP 02129 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 02129 runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, in line with the national trend. 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 02129 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 02129 | 2.14 | 36.7 | 9.4% | 49.5% | 6.2% | 1954 | $2,324 | 72.5% | 91.8% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 02113 | 1.54 | 29.9 | 2.2% | 84.4% | 14.7% | 1942 | $2,646 | 84.4% | 97.8% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 02114 | 1.69 | 33.7 | 2.5% | 77.2% | 15.1% | 1971 | $3,027 | 86.1% | 97.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 02109 | 1.71 | 36.6 | 6.5% | 66.8% | 16.9% | 1957 | $3,201 | 76.6% | 97.3% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 02141 | 1.93 | 31.1 | 5.6% | 74.9% | 13.2% | 1969 | $2,970 | 76.0% | 94.4% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 02201 | 1.36 | 33.0 | 0.4% | 94.0% | 19.0% | 1982 | $3,168 | 71.1% | 99.0% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 02108 | 1.62 | 42.6 | 7.0% | 56.8% | 20.0% | 1948 | $2,509 | 76.0% | 94.1% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 02142 | 1.78 | 30.2 | 4.9% | 91.6% | 11.8% | 1991 | $3,318 | 91.4% | 99.3% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 02110 | 1.84 | 51.4 | 1.9% | 31.1% | 21.1% | 1985 | $3,239 | 75.7% | 95.3% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 02128 | 2.54 | 36.4 | 12.6% | 72.5% | 8.2% | 1953 | $2,019 | 40.4% | 76.4% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 02145 | 2.35 | 34.1 | 6.0% | 64.7% | 5.6% | 1949 | $2,419 | 58.8% | 88.9% | 3.4% |
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 02129. 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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