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Zip Code 02021 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    21,596
  • Density
    1,149 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $425,400
  • Med. Rent
    $1,338

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 02021 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#1,017 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Use Public Transportation 12.57%
#1,361 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Income Per Capita $44,877.00
#1,503 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Wealthy Families 16.12%
#1,554 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Median Home Value 425400
#1,630 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Median Apartment Rent $1,338

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 02021 is 21,596 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.12 | Zip Code 02021 land area is 18.7966 sq. miles | Population density is 1,148.93 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 41.3
Median Age - Male 39.6
Median Age - Female 44.1

Median age of zip code 02021 is 0.7% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 11% higher compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 02021 is 1% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 10.6% higher compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 02021 median age is 2.3% higher in comparison to nearby zip codes and 14.5% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 18639
Black or African American population 1538
Asian population 920
American Indian and Alaska Native population 0
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 108

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 1.2% Czech 0.1%
Danish 0.4% Dutch 0.6%
English 10% French No Basque 2.7%
French Canadian 2.5% German 6.3%
Greek 2.6% Hungarian 0.1%
Irish 33.3% Italian 17.4%
Lithuanian 1.3% Norwegian 0.6%
Polish 4.3% Portuguese 1.4%
Russian 3.9% Scotch-Irish 1.3%
Scottish 2.4% Slovak 0.1%
Subsaharan African 0.8% Swedish 1.2%
Swiss 0.3% Ukrainian 0.3%
USA 4.1% Welsh 0.5%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0.3% Other Ancestries 13.7%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 5826
Married couples 80.52%
Other couples 19.48%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 7.96% 15.5%
$30,000 and $50,000 10.14% 12.43%
$50,000 and $100,000 26.31% 27.73%
$100,000 and $200,000 39.46% 32.82%
$200,000 or more 16.12% 11.52%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 85.21%
Spanish language 1.77%
Other European language 9.56%
Asian language 2.26%
Other language 1.19%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 8439
Detached housing units 63.4%
Attached housing units 6.9%
2 units 7.31%
3 - 4 units 2.26%
5 - 9 units 6.75%
10 - 19 units 7.71%
20 - 49 units 2.71%
50 or more units 2.95%
Mobile homes 0%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 83.64%
Use public transportation 12.57%
Use Motorcycle 0%
Use bicycle 0%
Walk to work 0.7%
Work at home 3.08%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 4.15%
Attend Public School 16.81%
Attend college undergraduate program 5.51%
Attent graduate studies 1.97%
Not enrolled in school 71.56%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 0.84%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 3.4%
High school diploma 22.8%
Some college, no degree 21.5%
Associate degree 10.74%
Bachelor's degree 35.94%
Graduate or professional degree 4.78%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 934
Construction 127
Wholesale Trade 114
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 113
Retail Trade 102
Other Services (except Public Administration) 84
Accommodation and Food Services 67
Manufacturing 66
Health Care and Social Assistance 57
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 52
Finance and Insurance 38
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 29
Management of Companies and Enterprises 24
Transportation and Warehousing 18
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 16
Information 14
Educational Services 10
Industries not classified 1
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 1
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 95.52%
Housing vacant 4.48%
Housing occupied by owner 75.21%
Housing occupied by tenant 24.79%
Total Rented Units 2092
Median Contract Gross Rent $1,258
Median Gross Rent $1,338
Median Home Value $425,400

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 02021 median gross rent is 6.36% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $1,090
1 Bedroom $1,160
2 Bedrooms $1,360
3 Bedrooms $1,630
4 Bedrooms $1,790
AVERAGE RENT $1,406

Average rent in zip code 02021 ($1,406.00) is 4.5% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 50.3% higher compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 02021 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 4.4% higher, one bedroom apartment rent is 4.5% higher, two bedroom rent is 4.5% higher, three bedroom rent is 4.6% higher, four bedroom rent is 4.5% higher.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 8835
Detached housing units 62.78%
Attached housing units 6.59%
2 units 6.98%
3 - 4 units 2.16%
5 - 9 units 7.14%
10 - 19 units 8.39%
20 - 49 units 3.14%
50 or more units 2.82%
Mobile homes 0%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $28,281,400
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $20,667,300
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $7,614,200

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