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Zip Code 01236 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    1,396
  • Density
    291 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $302,900
  • Med. Rent
    $1,089

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 01236 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
#903 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Females 55.16%
#1,472 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of College Graduates 2.56%
#1,566 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Married-to-other Couples Ratio 1:0.76
#3,223 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Median Home Value 302900
#3,578 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Work From Home 3.37%

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 01236 is 1,396 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.23 | Zip Code 01236 land area is 4.8023 sq. miles | Population density is 290.69 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 44
Median Age - Male 33.7
Median Age - Female 48.7

Median age of zip code 01236 is 1.6% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 18.3% higher compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 01236 is 21.6% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 5.9% lower compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 01236 median age is 4.1% higher in comparison to nearby zip codes and 26.5% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 1249
Black or African American population 20
Asian population 29
American Indian and Alaska Native population 17
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 0

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.8% Czech 0.1%
Danish 0.1% Dutch 0.8%
English 9.9% French No Basque 10.7%
French Canadian 4% German 15.4%
Greek 0.8% Hungarian 0.5%
Irish 13.6% Italian 15%
Lithuanian 0.1% Norwegian 0.5%
Polish 16.1% Portuguese 0.3%
Russian 4.6% Scotch-Irish 1.3%
Scottish 1.7% Slovak 0%
Subsaharan African 0.2% Swedish 1.9%
Swiss 0.2% Ukrainian 0.3%
USA 2.1% Welsh 0.7%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0% Other Ancestries 8.6%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 402
Married couples 56.97%
Other couples 43.03%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 26.37% 37.3%
$30,000 and $50,000 18.41% 11.38%
$50,000 and $100,000 30.1% 25.92%
$100,000 and $200,000 21.14% 22.59%
$200,000 or more 3.98% 2.8%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 91.34%
Spanish language 4.99%
Other European language 0%
Asian language 3.23%
Other language 0.44%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 571
Detached housing units 81.96%
Attached housing units 2.45%
2 units 12.78%
3 - 4 units 2.28%
5 - 9 units 0%
10 - 19 units 0%
20 - 49 units 0%
50 or more units 0%
Mobile homes 0.53%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 90.44%
Use public transportation 0%
Use Motorcycle 0%
Use bicycle 0%
Walk to work 2.85%
Work at home 6.7%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 1.39%
Attend Public School 18.3%
Attend college undergraduate program 2.93%
Attent graduate studies 2.56%
Not enrolled in school 74.82%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 0%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 1.85%
High school diploma 26.19%
Some college, no degree 22.02%
Associate degree 6.84%
Bachelor's degree 39.75%
Graduate or professional degree 3.36%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 34
Construction 7
Manufacturing 4
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 4
Other Services (except Public Administration) 4
Retail Trade 4
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 3
Accommodation and Food Services 3
Health Care and Social Assistance 2
Information 2
Management of Companies and Enterprises 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 78.22%
Housing vacant 21.78%
Housing occupied by owner 74.26%
Housing occupied by tenant 25.74%
Total Rented Units 147
Median Contract Gross Rent $936
Median Gross Rent $1,089
Median Home Value $302,900

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 01236 median gross rent is 16.35% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $660
1 Bedroom $770
2 Bedrooms $960
3 Bedrooms $1,230
4 Bedrooms $1,270
AVERAGE RENT $978

Average rent in zip code 01236 ($978.00) is 8.9% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 4.6% higher compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 01236 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 9.5% higher, one bedroom apartment rent is 9.2% higher, two bedroom rent is 10% higher, three bedroom rent is 9.2% higher, four bedroom rent is 7.3% higher.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 730
Detached housing units 85.89%
Attached housing units 1.92%
2 units 10%
3 - 4 units 1.78%
5 - 9 units 0%
10 - 19 units 0%
20 - 49 units 0%
50 or more units 0%
Mobile homes 0.41%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $1,435,900
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $704,000
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $731,900

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