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Population and households in ZIP 02135
Household size in ZIP 02135
| Period | ZIP 02135 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.16 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.09 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.02 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 02135 are small: just 2.02 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 2.16, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 14 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller 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 02135
| Period | ZIP 02135 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.1 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.1 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.0 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 02135 is young: half of its residents are under 32.0, 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 31.1, in line with the national trend. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 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 02135
| Period | ZIP 02135 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 02135: 6.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Compared with other Massachusetts ZIP codes, ZIP 02135 has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
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 02135
Renters in ZIP 02135
| Period | ZIP 02135 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.3% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 76.0% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 76.6% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 76.3% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 02135 rent: 76.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than a third of owners (36.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 02135
| Period | ZIP 02135 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 02135: 6.7% 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. Vacancy is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 02135
| Period | ZIP 02135 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 02135 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 1944 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center 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 02135
| Period | ZIP 02135 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,355 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,469 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,794 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,207 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$853 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 02135 costs $2,207 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $853 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 29.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the south.
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 02135
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02135
| Period | ZIP 02135 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.0% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.7% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.8% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.3% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 02135: 72.3% 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 10.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 02135
| Period | ZIP 02135 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.1% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.1% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.1% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 02135 is above the national rate: 93.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Boston area. The share with a diploma is up 2.0 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 02135
| Period | ZIP 02135 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 02135 has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, 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 02135 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 02135 | 2.02 | 32.0 | 6.3% | 76.3% | 6.7% | 1955 | $2,207 | 72.3% | 93.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 02134 | 2.22 | 28.5 | 6.5% | 87.3% | 10.5% | 1957 | $2,485 | 72.8% | 95.1% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 02445 | 2.30 | 36.8 | 6.4% | 47.8% | 3.2% | 1944 | $2,803 | 85.3% | 98.2% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 02446 | 2.17 | 35.4 | 3.8% | 62.1% | 5.7% | 1948 | $2,840 | 85.1% | 97.5% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 02458 | 2.54 | 39.6 | 7.2% | 41.5% | 7.3% | 1942 | $2,335 | 75.4% | 95.7% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 02467 | 2.47 | 37.3 | 5.4% | 33.9% | 8.3% | 1952 | $2,671 | 83.0% | 87.4% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 02163 | 1.79 | 26.2 | 9.8% | 100.0% | 19.6% | 2006 | $3,501 | 95.6% | 100.0% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 02472 | 2.18 | 40.8 | 5.7% | 52.2% | 5.9% | 1952 | $2,543 | 66.5% | 94.5% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 02138 | 2.03 | 32.7 | 4.2% | 58.0% | 14.1% | 1951 | $2,786 | 84.8% | 98.7% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 02215 | 1.55 | 25.0 | 2.8% | 90.7% | 20.5% | 1955 | $2,621 | 83.2% | 98.4% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 02459 | 2.69 | 46.0 | 3.2% | 16.3% | 5.4% | 1950 | $2,738 | 85.6% | 98.7% | 4.0% |
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 02135. 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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