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Population and households in ZIP 02601
Household size in ZIP 02601
| Period | ZIP 02601 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.09 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.26 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.14 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 02601 is a place of small households, averaging 2.14 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.09, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 02601
| Period | ZIP 02601 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.4 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.3 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 02601 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 02601
| Period | ZIP 02601 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in ZIP 02601 than nationally: 12.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.9 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 02601
Renters in ZIP 02601
| Period | ZIP 02601 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.5% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.6% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.8% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 02601 than nationally: 47.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. More than a third of owners (35.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the southwest.
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 02601
| Period | ZIP 02601 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 02601: 15.0% 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 has fallen 10.2 points since 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 02601
| Period | ZIP 02601 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 02601 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 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, 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 02601
| Period | ZIP 02601 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,109 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,020 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,327 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,754 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$645 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 02601 costs $1,754 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in Massachusetts overall ($1,860). Rent has climbed $645 a month since 2006–10, up 58%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 41.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 02601
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02601
| Period | ZIP 02601 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.1% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 02601 (30.1%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast 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 02601
| Period | ZIP 02601 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.5% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.6% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 02601 have finished high school as nationally: 89.8%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.4 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 02601
| Period | ZIP 02601 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 02601 has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.4 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 02601 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 02601 | 2.14 | 45.3 | 12.8% | 47.8% | 15.0% | 1977 | $1,754 | 30.1% | 89.8% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 02647 | 1.91 | 67.6 | 13.5% | 10.2% | 62.8% | 1967 | $1,949 | 52.0% | 94.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 02672 | 1.98 | 62.9 | 11.9% | 9.7% | 50.4% | 1970 | $2,078 | 44.8% | 94.6% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 02632 | 2.43 | 48.6 | 7.2% | 19.2% | 20.6% | 1976 | $2,324 | 39.6% | 96.8% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 02630 | 2.48 | 51.1 | 4.9% | 20.4% | 26.6% | 1976 | $2,369 | 59.2% | 92.8% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 02673 | 2.14 | 52.9 | 9.1% | 19.9% | 30.0% | 1974 | $1,524 | 33.2% | 92.5% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 02637 | 2.43 | 55.9 | 3.8% | 5.1% | 26.7% | 1963 | $1,905 | 54.2% | 96.2% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 02655 | 2.34 | 56.2 | 10.8% | 6.5% | 36.3% | 1978 | $2,172 | 61.8% | 98.4% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 02668 | 2.61 | 45.6 | 8.0% | 14.4% | 12.2% | 1986 | $1,694 | 54.6% | 99.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 02675 | 2.16 | 57.4 | 6.8% | 8.0% | 18.5% | 1980 | $1,986 | 53.9% | 97.0% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 02664 | 2.07 | 55.8 | 8.3% | 22.3% | 31.1% | 1970 | $1,792 | 38.1% | 95.1% | 7.3% |
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 02601. 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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