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Household size in ZIP 02180
| Period | ZIP 02180 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 02180 run small, averaging 2.46 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.39, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 02180
| Period | ZIP 02180 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.3 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.2 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.1 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.5 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 02180 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.1, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 44.7, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northeast.
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 02180
| Period | ZIP 02180 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.0% of households in ZIP 02180, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 02180
Renters in ZIP 02180
| Period | ZIP 02180 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.9% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.6% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.0% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 02180 own their homes; 29.0% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. More than a third of owners (37.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.8 points, 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 02180
| Period | ZIP 02180 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 02180: just 5.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 02180
| Period | ZIP 02180 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 02180 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, 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 1958 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast 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 02180
| Period | ZIP 02180 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,028 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,143 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,391 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,014 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$986 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 02180 runs $2,014 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $986 a month since 2006–10, up 96%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 02180
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02180
| Period | ZIP 02180 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.5% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.9% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.8% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.3 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 02180: 56.8% 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 18.3 points, as it has nationally.
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 02180
| Period | ZIP 02180 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.3% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 02180: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.8 points, 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 02180
| Period | ZIP 02180 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 02180 has been strong: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 13 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 02180 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 02180 | 2.46 | 43.1 | 8.0% | 29.0% | 5.2% | 1963 | $2,014 | 56.8% | 95.6% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 01880 | 2.45 | 42.3 | 5.6% | 29.3% | 6.7% | 1957 | $2,099 | 59.8% | 96.3% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 02176 | 2.44 | 44.6 | 6.4% | 32.8% | 4.0% | 1947 | $2,138 | 63.2% | 95.6% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 01801 | 2.57 | 40.1 | 7.6% | 44.3% | 5.7% | 1968 | $2,202 | 46.5% | 94.7% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 01890 | 2.82 | 43.4 | 6.6% | 18.3% | 3.0% | 1952 | $2,570 | 79.9% | 97.0% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 01867 | 2.62 | 44.7 | 6.5% | 17.6% | 3.5% | 1961 | $2,043 | 67.0% | 96.6% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 02148 | 2.58 | 36.9 | 10.4% | 58.8% | 8.9% | 1955 | $2,248 | 46.0% | 85.9% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 01906 | 2.63 | 45.0 | 4.9% | 28.8% | 6.5% | 1964 | $2,176 | 30.7% | 91.0% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 02155 | 2.46 | 37.4 | 7.6% | 46.0% | 6.9% | 1949 | $2,436 | 60.7% | 94.2% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 01940 | 2.97 | 40.5 | 6.5% | 12.7% | 3.1% | 1967 | $2,572 | 63.4% | 98.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 02474 | 2.43 | 40.2 | 5.5% | 41.0% | 5.4% | 1947 | $2,116 | 76.7% | 98.8% | 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 02180. 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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