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Population and households in ZIP 02150
Household size in ZIP 02150
| Period | ZIP 02150 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.19 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.11 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.11 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.21 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 02150 is a place of big households: 3.11 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.90, even as the national average fell. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have larger 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 02150
| Period | ZIP 02150 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.0 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.1 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.8 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 02150 is young: half of its residents are under 34.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.1, in line with the national trend. Only 32 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 02150
| Period | ZIP 02150 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 02150: 19.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 22 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 02150
Renters in ZIP 02150
| Period | ZIP 02150 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.7% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 72.0% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.1% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 74.0% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 02150 rent: 74.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly a third of owners (32.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 7.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 02150
| Period | ZIP 02150 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 02150: just 5.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. The Boston area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 4.3 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 02150
| Period | ZIP 02150 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1943 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 02150 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, 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 1944 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, 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 02150
| Period | ZIP 02150 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,007 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,180 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,441 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,958 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$951 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 02150 runs $1,958 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $951 a month from 2006–10, a 94% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are 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 02150
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02150
| Period | ZIP 02150 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 02150: 21.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.6 points, as it has nationally. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a lower share of college graduates.
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 02150
| Period | ZIP 02150 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.9% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 64.6% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 68.4% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 69.9% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About three in ten adults in ZIP 02150 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 69.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 4.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 02150
| Period | ZIP 02150 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 02150 runs well above the national rate: 9.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 13 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 02150 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 02150 | 3.11 | 34.8 | 19.9% | 74.0% | 5.3% | 1955 | $1,958 | 21.3% | 69.9% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 02128 | 2.54 | 36.4 | 12.6% | 72.5% | 8.2% | 1953 | $2,019 | 40.4% | 76.4% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 02149 | 2.95 | 36.8 | 16.4% | 62.8% | 9.1% | 1949 | $2,022 | 24.7% | 77.7% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 02151 | 2.77 | 39.8 | 13.1% | 54.6% | 9.2% | 1963 | $2,057 | 23.9% | 81.3% | 6.1% |
| 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 02109 | 1.71 | 36.6 | 6.5% | 66.8% | 16.9% | 1957 | $3,201 | 76.6% | 97.3% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 02148 | 2.58 | 36.9 | 10.4% | 58.8% | 8.9% | 1955 | $2,248 | 46.0% | 85.9% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 02152 | 2.45 | 43.6 | 9.5% | 42.8% | 6.9% | 1946 | $2,154 | 42.4% | 93.3% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 02201 | 1.36 | 33.0 | 0.4% | 94.0% | 19.0% | 1982 | $3,168 | 71.1% | 99.0% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 02114 | 1.69 | 33.7 | 2.5% | 77.2% | 15.1% | 1971 | $3,027 | 86.1% | 97.5% | 4.1% |
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 02150. 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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