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Zip Code 02888 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    19,805
  • Density
    3,340 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $211,800
  • Med. Rent
    $1,049

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 02888 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
#2,579 Top Zip Codes With The Most Business Establishments 754
#2,914 Top Zip Codes With The Largest Population Density 3,340
#3,827 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Number Of Owner-occupied Housing Units 6422
#3,950 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Females 52.76%
#4,168 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of College Graduates 1.58%

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 02888 is 19,805 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.12 | Zip Code 02888 land area is 5.93 sq. miles | Population density is 3,339.80 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 43.2
Median Age - Male 41.5
Median Age - Female 45.3

Median age of zip code 02888 is 12.8% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 16.1% higher compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 02888 is 13.7% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 15.9% higher compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 02888 median age is 13.8% higher in comparison to nearby zip codes and 17.7% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 17822
Black or African American population 725
Asian population 609
American Indian and Alaska Native population 0
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 262

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.5% Czech 0.1%
Danish 0.3% Dutch 0.8%
English 16.6% French No Basque 12.5%
French Canadian 4.1% German 6.3%
Greek 0.3% Hungarian 0.2%
Irish 31.2% Italian 20.8%
Lithuanian 0.4% Norwegian 0.4%
Polish 2.9% Portuguese 6.9%
Russian 0.7% Scotch-Irish 2.2%
Scottish 1.9% Slovak 0.1%
Subsaharan African 0.5% Swedish 4%
Swiss 0.1% Ukrainian 0.5%
USA 2.5% Welsh 0.7%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0.2% Other Ancestries 9.3%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 4981
Married couples 72.94%
Other couples 27.06%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 11.7% 24.74%
$30,000 and $50,000 19.63% 18.35%
$50,000 and $100,000 40.23% 36.06%
$100,000 and $200,000 25.06% 18.27%
$200,000 or more 3.37% 2.58%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 88.92%
Spanish language 6.21%
Other European language 2.7%
Asian language 1.83%
Other language 0.34%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 8557
Detached housing units 77.24%
Attached housing units 1.34%
2 units 4.74%
3 - 4 units 2.69%
5 - 9 units 2.52%
10 - 19 units 5.18%
20 - 49 units 2.69%
50 or more units 3.6%
Mobile homes 0%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 95.6%
Use public transportation 1.51%
Use Motorcycle 0.09%
Use bicycle 0%
Walk to work 0.93%
Work at home 1.87%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 2.82%
Attend Public School 12.73%
Attend college undergraduate program 6.2%
Attent graduate studies 1.58%
Not enrolled in school 76.67%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 2.95%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 5.98%
High school diploma 35.15%
Some college, no degree 21.18%
Associate degree 12.74%
Bachelor's degree 20.11%
Graduate or professional degree 1.88%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 754
Construction 100
Retail Trade 98
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 89
Other Services (except Public Administration) 73
Health Care and Social Assistance 73
Accommodation and Food Services 62
Manufacturing 57
Wholesale Trade 54
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 43
Finance and Insurance 36
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 31
Transportation and Warehousing 18
Educational Services 7
Information 6
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 5
Management of Companies and Enterprises 2

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 96.38%
Housing vacant 3.62%
Housing occupied by owner 75.05%
Housing occupied by tenant 24.95%
Total Rented Units 2135
Median Contract Gross Rent $951
Median Gross Rent $1,049
Median Home Value $211,800

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 02888 median gross rent is 10.3% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $710
1 Bedroom $910
2 Bedrooms $1,040
3 Bedrooms $1,250
4 Bedrooms $1,680
AVERAGE RENT $1,118

Average rent in zip code 02888 ($1,118.00) is 6.3% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 19.5% higher compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 02888 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 6.5% higher, one bedroom apartment rent is 6.3% higher, two bedroom rent is 6.2% higher, three bedroom rent is 6.6% higher, four bedroom rent is 6.2% higher.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 8878
Detached housing units 77.17%
Attached housing units 1.44%
2 units 4.57%
3 - 4 units 2.59%
5 - 9 units 2.43%
10 - 19 units 5.45%
20 - 49 units 2.87%
50 or more units 3.47%
Mobile homes 0%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $21,822,900
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $15,980,700
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $5,842,200

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