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Population and households in ZIP 02143
Household size in ZIP 02143
| Period | ZIP 02143 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.20 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.09 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 02143 are small: just 2.09 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. Household size has dropped from 2.20 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 22 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 02143
| Period | ZIP 02143 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.6 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.6 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.0 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 02143 is young: half of its residents are under 33.0, 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 edged down from 33.3, even as the national median rose. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 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 02143
| Period | ZIP 02143 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 02143: 2.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower 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 02143
Renters in ZIP 02143
| Period | ZIP 02143 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.9% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 69.5% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 70.8% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.4% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 02143 rent: 68.4% 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 one in five owners (22.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 0.5 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 02143
| Period | ZIP 02143 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 02143 than nationally: 7.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Boston area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 02143
| Period | ZIP 02143 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1941 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 02143 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1945, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the north. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 have older homes.
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 02143
| Period | ZIP 02143 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,259 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,505 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,842 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,448 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,189 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 02143 costs $2,448 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,189 a month since 2006–10, up 94%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the east.
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 02143
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02143
| Period | ZIP 02143 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.6% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.5% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.2% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 74.9% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +20.3 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 02143 is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (74.9%) 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 20.3 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
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 02143
| Period | ZIP 02143 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.2% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.5% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 02143 is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 6.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 02143
| Period | ZIP 02143 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 02143 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 is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 02143 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 02143 | 2.09 | 33.0 | 2.8% | 68.4% | 7.1% | 1945 | $2,448 | 74.9% | 94.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 02145 | 2.35 | 34.1 | 6.0% | 64.7% | 5.6% | 1949 | $2,419 | 58.8% | 88.9% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 02138 | 2.03 | 32.7 | 4.2% | 58.0% | 14.1% | 1951 | $2,786 | 84.8% | 98.7% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 02141 | 1.93 | 31.1 | 5.6% | 74.9% | 13.2% | 1969 | $2,970 | 76.0% | 94.4% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 02139 | 2.14 | 30.7 | 8.7% | 67.8% | 7.3% | 1958 | $2,656 | 80.8% | 95.6% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 02163 | 1.79 | 26.2 | 9.8% | 100.0% | 19.6% | 2006 | $3,501 | 95.6% | 100.0% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 02144 | 2.26 | 32.2 | 2.8% | 63.9% | 6.8% | 1941 | $2,685 | 76.2% | 96.5% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 02140 | 2.16 | 34.7 | 6.1% | 65.2% | 11.2% | 1960 | $2,608 | 77.8% | 94.9% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 02142 | 1.78 | 30.2 | 4.9% | 91.6% | 11.8% | 1991 | $3,318 | 91.4% | 99.3% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 02129 | 2.14 | 36.7 | 9.4% | 49.5% | 6.2% | 1954 | $2,324 | 72.5% | 91.8% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 02155 | 2.46 | 37.4 | 7.6% | 46.0% | 6.9% | 1949 | $2,436 | 60.7% | 94.2% | 3.9% |
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 02143. 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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