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Population and households in ZIP 02184
Household size in ZIP 02184
| Period | ZIP 02184 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 02184 average 2.72 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Boston area, where it has 2.55 people. Household size has climbed from 2.62 in 2006–10, 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 02184
| Period | ZIP 02184 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 02184 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.0, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has crept up from 41.5 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the north.
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 02184
| Period | ZIP 02184 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in ten households in ZIP 02184 (9.3%), below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Boston area. The single-parent share is up 0.9 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 02184
Renters in ZIP 02184
| Period | ZIP 02184 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 02184 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (30.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.1 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 02184
| Period | ZIP 02184 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 02184: 6.5% 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 has risen 2.0 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 02184
| Period | ZIP 02184 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 02184 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, 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 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, 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 02184
| Period | ZIP 02184 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,252 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,362 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,712 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,099 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$847 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 02184 costs $2,099 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $847 a month since 2006–10, up 68%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.1% of household income on rent, 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 north; the highest are 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 02184
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02184
| Period | ZIP 02184 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.3% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.9% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.1% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 02184: 48.1% 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. Even so, the share is lower than in the wider Boston area (51.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.1 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 02184
| Period | ZIP 02184 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.5% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.8% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.1% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 02184 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.
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 02184
| Period | ZIP 02184 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 02184 than nationally: unemployment was 4.1%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 02184 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 02184 | 2.72 | 42.0 | 9.3% | 21.7% | 6.5% | 1961 | $2,099 | 48.1% | 93.1% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 02188 | 2.35 | 43.2 | 7.9% | 42.9% | 6.0% | 1964 | $2,008 | 40.0% | 93.8% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 02169 | 2.23 | 40.3 | 7.1% | 58.5% | 5.9% | 1963 | $2,121 | 49.5% | 91.6% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 02189 | 2.27 | 45.9 | 5.4% | 33.1% | 3.0% | 1960 | $1,783 | 41.2% | 94.7% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 02190 | 2.31 | 41.9 | 5.7% | 31.3% | 5.1% | 1972 | $1,961 | 49.1% | 96.7% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 02368 | 2.77 | 42.0 | 14.2% | 29.5% | 3.3% | 1968 | $1,974 | 37.3% | 88.1% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 02191 | 2.42 | 47.2 | 7.4% | 14.7% | 3.8% | 1950 | $2,033 | 42.0% | 93.6% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 02343 | 2.63 | 42.9 | 9.9% | 15.6% | 1.0% | 1962 | $968 | 36.4% | 93.0% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 02170 | 2.48 | 39.9 | 6.3% | 47.9% | 6.5% | 1945 | $1,998 | 47.4% | 88.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 02186 | 3.03 | 39.7 | 10.1% | 15.1% | 4.1% | 1952 | $1,859 | 74.5% | 96.1% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 02043 | 2.58 | 48.6 | 3.6% | 19.5% | 6.2% | 1974 | $2,301 | 76.3% | 98.7% | 2.3% |
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 02184. 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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