Population 5,669 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 02568
Household size in ZIP 02568
| Period | ZIP 02568 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.99 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.20 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.32 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.68 people per household, ZIP 02568 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Massachusetts overall, where it has 2.52 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.99, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 02568
| Period | ZIP 02568 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.4 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.0 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 02568 skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.4, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 are older.
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 02568
| Period | ZIP 02568 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.1% of households in ZIP 02568, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.0 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 02568
Renters in ZIP 02568
| Period | ZIP 02568 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.4% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 02568 is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly half of owners (47.4%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.2 points, 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 02568
| Period | ZIP 02568 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.0% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 44.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −15.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 02568: 40.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 15.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 02568
| Period | ZIP 02568 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 02568 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Massachusetts as a whole, where the median home dates to 1963. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
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 02568
| Period | ZIP 02568 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,253 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,247 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,491 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $975 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$279 | +$775 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 02568 runs $975 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has fallen $279 a month since 2006–10, down 22%, even as the national median rose. The typical renter here spends 37.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the west.
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 02568
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02568
| Period | ZIP 02568 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.3% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.1% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.2% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 02568: 47.2% 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 3.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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 02568
| Period | ZIP 02568 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.1% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 02568 is a bit above the national rate: 91.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Massachusetts. The share with a diploma has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 02568
| Period | ZIP 02568 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 02568 has been low: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only six of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.4 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 02568 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 02568 | 2.68 | 51.0 | 8.1% | 22.8% | 40.7% | 1977 | $975 | 47.2% | 91.8% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 02557 | 3.00 | 43.1 | 10.3% | 24.6% | 47.9% | 1981 | $1,099 | 50.8% | 98.3% | 9.5% |
| ZIP 02575 | 2.77 | 55.9 | 25.6% | 7.9% | 53.4% | 1985 | $2,075 | 58.7% | 99.4% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 02539 | 3.03 | 52.3 | 9.1% | 13.0% | 63.4% | 1983 | $1,852 | 53.8% | 96.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 02543 | 1.90 | 66.2 | 10.7% | 21.0% | 51.4% | 1958 | $1,765 | 77.7% | 98.4% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 02540 | 1.94 | 59.4 | 4.7% | 36.7% | 32.0% | 1971 | $1,446 | 62.9% | 94.7% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 02535 | 2.86 | 52.8 | 10.5% | 13.7% | 62.3% | 1984 | $2,725 | 68.1% | 97.0% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 02536 | 2.37 | 50.8 | 6.6% | 10.6% | 21.3% | 1978 | $1,863 | 44.0% | 95.1% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 02713 | 1.33 | 60.5 | 16.7% | 55.6% | 91.2% | 1962 | $2,081 | 67.7% | 80.6% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 02748 | 2.34 | 52.1 | 5.4% | 26.5% | 11.8% | 1964 | $1,644 | 44.8% | 89.2% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 02791 | 1.96 | 61.2 | 3.8% | 21.1% | 26.4% | 1965 | $1,630 | 64.2% | 98.5% | 2.5% |
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 02568. 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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