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Population and households in ZIP 02472
Household size in ZIP 02472
| Period | ZIP 02472 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.20 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.26 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 02472 is a place of small households, averaging 2.18 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast. ZIP 02472 has smaller households than at least four in five Massachusetts ZIP codes.
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 02472
| Period | ZIP 02472 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.2 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.8 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.0 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 02472 are younger than 40.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the center.
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 02472
| Period | ZIP 02472 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 02472: 5.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. ZIP 02472 has a lower share of single-parent households than most Massachusetts ZIP codes.
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 02472
Renters in ZIP 02472
| Period | ZIP 02472 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.5% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.4% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.2% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.2% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 02472: 52.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Just over three in ten owners (31.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the north. The renter share has risen 4.7 points since 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 02472
| Period | ZIP 02472 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 02472 than nationally: 5.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Boston area. Vacancy has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 02472
| Period | ZIP 02472 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1943 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 02472 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1952, 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 1943 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the north 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 02472
| Period | ZIP 02472 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,366 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,550 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,883 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,543 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,177 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 02472 pays $2,543 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,177 a month since 2006–10, up 86%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northeast.
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 02472
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02472
| Period | ZIP 02472 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.6% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 57.9% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.3% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.5% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 02472 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (66.5%) 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 13.9 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
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 02472
| Period | ZIP 02472 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.2% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.1% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.9% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 02472: 94.5% 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 2.4 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 02472
| Period | ZIP 02472 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 02472 is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.0 points, mirroring the country. 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 02472 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 02472 | 2.18 | 40.8 | 5.7% | 52.2% | 5.9% | 1952 | $2,543 | 66.5% | 94.5% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 02458 | 2.54 | 39.6 | 7.2% | 41.5% | 7.3% | 1942 | $2,335 | 75.4% | 95.7% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 02478 | 2.61 | 44.3 | 7.2% | 35.2% | 5.8% | 1946 | $2,489 | 80.9% | 97.7% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 02460 | 2.61 | 44.6 | 4.7% | 42.2% | 6.4% | 1941 | $2,744 | 81.6% | 98.4% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 02135 | 2.02 | 32.0 | 6.3% | 76.3% | 6.7% | 1955 | $2,207 | 72.3% | 93.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 02452 | 2.10 | 37.5 | 7.8% | 48.4% | 5.3% | 1976 | $2,268 | 54.3% | 90.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 02134 | 2.22 | 28.5 | 6.5% | 87.3% | 10.5% | 1957 | $2,485 | 72.8% | 95.1% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 02465 | 2.60 | 42.6 | 8.5% | 33.2% | 6.1% | 1947 | $2,366 | 78.5% | 97.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 02138 | 2.03 | 32.7 | 4.2% | 58.0% | 14.1% | 1951 | $2,786 | 84.8% | 98.7% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 02453 | 2.29 | 35.2 | 8.1% | 56.7% | 5.6% | 1959 | $2,209 | 60.6% | 92.2% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 02140 | 2.16 | 34.7 | 6.1% | 65.2% | 11.2% | 1960 | $2,608 | 77.8% | 94.9% | 2.4% |
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 02472. 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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