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Population and households in ZIP 02493
Household size in ZIP 02493
| Period | ZIP 02493 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.93 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.95 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.00 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.87 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 02493 holds 2.87 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.93 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the east.
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 02493
| Period | ZIP 02493 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.4 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.1 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.4 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.7, ZIP 02493 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 42.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 02493
| Period | ZIP 02493 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.5% of households in ZIP 02493, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 12 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 02493
Renters in ZIP 02493
| Period | ZIP 02493 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.6% of households in ZIP 02493 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than a third of owners (37.2%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.2 points, as it has 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 02493
| Period | ZIP 02493 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 02493 than nationally: 6.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Boston area. Vacancy has edged down 0.8 points since 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 02493
| Period | ZIP 02493 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 02493 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, 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 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east 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 02493
| Period | ZIP 02493 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,716 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,358 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,734 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,027 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$311 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 02493 costs $2,027 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $311 a month from 2006–10, an 18% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 42.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the north.
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 02493
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02493
| Period | ZIP 02493 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.7% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 81.6% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 83.6% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 84.4% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 02493: 84.4% 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 4.7 points, mirroring the country. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 have a higher 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 02493
| Period | ZIP 02493 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.5% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.0% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.3% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 02493: 98.3% 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 1.2 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a higher 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 02493
| Period | ZIP 02493 | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 02493 has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 16 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.8 points from 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 02493 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 02493 | 2.87 | 45.7 | 3.5% | 12.6% | 6.6% | 1967 | $2,027 | 84.4% | 98.3% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 02466 | 2.57 | 35.8 | 4.4% | 36.6% | 9.9% | 1950 | $2,344 | 77.6% | 95.2% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 01778 | 2.76 | 45.9 | 5.0% | 12.7% | 5.3% | 1963 | $1,857 | 78.6% | 97.3% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 02462 | 2.65 | 45.3 | 3.3% | 23.0% | 7.0% | 1948 | $2,703 | 82.7% | 96.6% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 02453 | 2.29 | 35.2 | 8.1% | 56.7% | 5.6% | 1959 | $2,209 | 60.6% | 92.2% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 02481 | 3.00 | 42.0 | 5.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% | 1953 | $3,165 | 89.9% | 98.7% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 02451 | 2.29 | 41.7 | 5.6% | 40.8% | 5.7% | 1963 | $2,242 | 57.8% | 95.1% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 02465 | 2.60 | 42.6 | 8.5% | 33.2% | 6.1% | 1947 | $2,366 | 78.5% | 97.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 02482 | 2.57 | 42.5 | 4.4% | 17.9% | 4.5% | 1964 | $2,711 | 87.9% | 86.7% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 02468 | 2.86 | 48.2 | 5.5% | 10.0% | 3.6% | 1945 | $2,381 | 90.1% | 98.0% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 02452 | 2.10 | 37.5 | 7.8% | 48.4% | 5.3% | 1976 | $2,268 | 54.3% | 90.3% | 3.7% |
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 02493. 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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