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Population and households in ZIP 02134
Household size in ZIP 02134
| Period | ZIP 02134 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 02134 is a place of small households, averaging 2.22 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.29, as it has nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 02134
| Period | ZIP 02134 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.3 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.4 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 28.5 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 02134 is young: half of its residents are under 28.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has crept up from 28.2 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only four of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 02134
| Period | ZIP 02134 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.5% of households in ZIP 02134, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 02134
Renters in ZIP 02134
| Period | ZIP 02134 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.5% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 86.5% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 84.1% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 87.3% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 02134 rent: 87.3% 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, 43.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 02134
| Period | ZIP 02134 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 02134 is close to the national rate: 10.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Boston area (6.7%). Vacancy has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 02134
| Period | ZIP 02134 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1943 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 02134 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1957, 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 1943 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the southeast 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 02134
| Period | ZIP 02134 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,363 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,513 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,878 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,485 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,122 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 02134 costs $2,485 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,122 a month from 2006–10, an 82% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the southeast.
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 02134
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02134
| Period | ZIP 02134 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.6% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.1% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.6% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.8% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.2 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 02134 is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (72.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 15.2 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the west.
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 02134
| Period | ZIP 02134 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.3% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 02134: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 02134
| Period | ZIP 02134 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in ZIP 02134 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Boston area (4.9%). Unemployment has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 02134 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 02134 | 2.22 | 28.5 | 6.5% | 87.3% | 10.5% | 1957 | $2,485 | 72.8% | 95.1% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 02446 | 2.17 | 35.4 | 3.8% | 62.1% | 5.7% | 1948 | $2,840 | 85.1% | 97.5% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 02163 | 1.79 | 26.2 | 9.8% | 100.0% | 19.6% | 2006 | $3,501 | 95.6% | 100.0% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 02135 | 2.02 | 32.0 | 6.3% | 76.3% | 6.7% | 1955 | $2,207 | 72.3% | 93.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 02445 | 2.30 | 36.8 | 6.4% | 47.8% | 3.2% | 1944 | $2,803 | 85.3% | 98.2% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 02215 | 1.55 | 25.0 | 2.8% | 90.7% | 20.5% | 1955 | $2,621 | 83.2% | 98.4% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 02139 | 2.14 | 30.7 | 8.7% | 67.8% | 7.3% | 1958 | $2,656 | 80.8% | 95.6% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 02138 | 2.03 | 32.7 | 4.2% | 58.0% | 14.1% | 1951 | $2,786 | 84.8% | 98.7% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 02115 | 1.75 | 26.0 | 9.0% | 85.4% | 17.4% | 1958 | $1,883 | 60.7% | 89.6% | 9.2% |
| ZIP 02120 | 2.59 | 25.6 | 12.7% | 90.6% | 9.5% | 1969 | $1,748 | 49.4% | 81.3% | 10.6% |
| ZIP 02143 | 2.09 | 33.0 | 2.8% | 68.4% | 7.1% | 1945 | $2,448 | 74.9% | 94.1% | 3.2% |
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 02134. 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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