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Population and households in ZIP 02144
Household size in ZIP 02144
| Period | ZIP 02144 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.21 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.29 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 02144 are small: just 2.26 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 crept up from 2.21, even as the national average fell.
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 02144
| Period | ZIP 02144 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.0 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.8 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.2 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.2, ZIP 02144 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.6, as it has nationally. Only 13 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 02144
| Period | ZIP 02144 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 02144: 2.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five 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 02144
Renters in ZIP 02144
| Period | ZIP 02144 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.8% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.5% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.2% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 63.9% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 02144 rent: 63.9% 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, 30.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.9 points from 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 02144
| Period | ZIP 02144 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.2% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 02144 than nationally: 6.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Boston area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has edged up 1.4 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 02144
| Period | ZIP 02144 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1940 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1941 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1941 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 02144 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1941, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only one other Massachusetts ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 02144
| Period | ZIP 02144 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,453 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,631 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,002 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,685 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,233 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 02144 pays $2,685 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,233 a month from 2006–10, an 85% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 24.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are 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 02144
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02144
| Period | ZIP 02144 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.5% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 70.1% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.1% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 76.2% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 02144 is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (76.2%) 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 11.7 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 02144 has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
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 02144
| Period | ZIP 02144 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.4% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.8% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 02144: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.1 points since 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 02144
| Period | ZIP 02144 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 02144 has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.1 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 02144 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 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 02155 | 2.46 | 37.4 | 7.6% | 46.0% | 6.9% | 1949 | $2,436 | 60.7% | 94.2% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 02143 | 2.09 | 33.0 | 2.8% | 68.4% | 7.1% | 1945 | $2,448 | 74.9% | 94.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 02138 | 2.03 | 32.7 | 4.2% | 58.0% | 14.1% | 1951 | $2,786 | 84.8% | 98.7% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 02145 | 2.35 | 34.1 | 6.0% | 64.7% | 5.6% | 1949 | $2,419 | 58.8% | 88.9% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 02474 | 2.43 | 40.2 | 5.5% | 41.0% | 5.4% | 1947 | $2,116 | 76.7% | 98.8% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 02163 | 1.79 | 26.2 | 9.8% | 100.0% | 19.6% | 2006 | $3,501 | 95.6% | 100.0% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 02139 | 2.14 | 30.7 | 8.7% | 67.8% | 7.3% | 1958 | $2,656 | 80.8% | 95.6% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 02478 | 2.61 | 44.3 | 7.2% | 35.2% | 5.8% | 1946 | $2,489 | 80.9% | 97.7% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 02141 | 1.93 | 31.1 | 5.6% | 74.9% | 13.2% | 1969 | $2,970 | 76.0% | 94.4% | 3.5% |
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 02144. 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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