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Population and households in ZIP 02466
Household size in ZIP 02466
| Period | ZIP 02466 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 02466 has 2.57 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.51 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the northwest.
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 02466
| Period | ZIP 02466 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.3 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.7 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.8 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.6 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.8, ZIP 02466 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 dropped from 38.4, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the northwest.
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 02466
| Period | ZIP 02466 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.4% of households in ZIP 02466, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 29 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 02466
Renters in ZIP 02466
| Period | ZIP 02466 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.8% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.2% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.6% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 02466 is about as common as it is nationally: 36.6% of households rent, against 34.8%. About three in ten owners (30.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the east.
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 02466
| Period | ZIP 02466 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 02466 as nationally: 9.9%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Boston area as a whole (6.7%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 6.8 points, 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 02466
| Period | ZIP 02466 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1945 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1950 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 02466 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1950, 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 1945 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, 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 02466
| Period | ZIP 02466 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,698 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,630 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,955 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,344 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$646 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 02466 runs $2,344 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $646 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest 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 02466
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02466
| Period | ZIP 02466 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.9% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 76.1% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.0% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 77.6% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 02466: 77.6% 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 7.7 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 02466
| Period | ZIP 02466 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.8% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.0% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 02466: 95.2% 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 edged up 1.5 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 02466
| Period | ZIP 02466 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 02466 has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 02466 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 02466 | 2.57 | 35.8 | 4.4% | 36.6% | 9.9% | 1950 | $2,344 | 77.6% | 95.2% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 02465 | 2.60 | 42.6 | 8.5% | 33.2% | 6.1% | 1947 | $2,366 | 78.5% | 97.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 02462 | 2.65 | 45.3 | 3.3% | 23.0% | 7.0% | 1948 | $2,703 | 82.7% | 96.6% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 02468 | 2.86 | 48.2 | 5.5% | 10.0% | 3.6% | 1945 | $2,381 | 90.1% | 98.0% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 02453 | 2.29 | 35.2 | 8.1% | 56.7% | 5.6% | 1959 | $2,209 | 60.6% | 92.2% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 02460 | 2.61 | 44.6 | 4.7% | 42.2% | 6.4% | 1941 | $2,744 | 81.6% | 98.4% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 02464 | 2.52 | 40.6 | 4.0% | 35.7% | 4.5% | 1952 | $2,198 | 75.9% | 98.0% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 02481 | 3.00 | 42.0 | 5.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% | 1953 | $3,165 | 89.9% | 98.7% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 02461 | 2.39 | 44.1 | 5.7% | 33.9% | 7.4% | 1959 | $2,386 | 82.0% | 97.1% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 02493 | 2.87 | 45.7 | 3.5% | 12.6% | 6.6% | 1967 | $2,027 | 84.4% | 98.3% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 02458 | 2.54 | 39.6 | 7.2% | 41.5% | 7.3% | 1942 | $2,335 | 75.4% | 95.7% | 4.3% |
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 02466. 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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