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ZIP Code 02116

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Population: 22,040

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 02116

What is the median household income in 02116?
The median household income in 02116 is $127,309 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 02116?
The poverty rate in 02116 is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 02116?
$1,583,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 02116?
The median gross rent in 02116 is $2,341 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 02116 residents have a college degree?
76.9% of adults in 02116 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
22,040
Median Income
$127,309
Median Home Value
$1,583,500
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.7%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$17,029 (+15.4%) Home Value: +$423,800 (+36.5%) Poverty Rate: +1.0 pp (+15.6%) Bachelor's+: +0.4 pp (+0.5%) Unemployment: -0.2 pp (-5.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 22,040
Median Age 34.0
Female 55.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.4% White (non-Hisp.) 65.2% Black 5.2% Asian 15.5% Two or More 8.9% Other 3.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
9.4%
Indian
1.6%
Korean
1.4%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Filipino
0.5%
Japanese
0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
2.6%
Mexican
1.2%
Cuban
0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $127,309 ±$15,314
Per Capita Income $246,714
Median Family Income $250,001
Poverty Rate 7.4%
Child Poverty Rate 8.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 14.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 14.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.9%
$10–15k
7.5%
$15–25k
5.8%
$25–35k
3.9%
$35–50k
3.8%
$50–75k
6.4%
$75–100k
6.5%
$100–150k
13.5%
$150–200k
7.6%
$200k+
37.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 14,110
Owner-Occupied 34.8%
Renter-Occupied 65.2%
Vacancy Rate 18.3%
Median Home Value $1,583,500
Median Gross Rent $2,341
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 24.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 36.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.2%
$200–300k
0.2%
$300–500k
3.9%
$500k–$1M
20.8%
$1M+
74.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
15.4%
$500–1k
4.0%
$1–1.5k
8.6%
$1.5–2k
11.4%
$2–2.5k
15.6%
$2.5–3.5k
11.2%
$3.5k+
33.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
49.0%
1 vehicle
38.9%
2 vehicles
10.5%
3+
1.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
2.4%
Single-fam. att.
3.3%
2–4 units
2.6%
5–19 units
21.9%
20+ units
39.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
57.8%
1940–1969
1.3%
1970–1999
6.8%
2000–2009
9.3%
2010+
6.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 93.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 76.9%
Graduate Degree 44.4%
Some College / Associate 5.4%
Less Than High School 5.4%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 65.4%
Unemployment Rate 3.7%
Work from Home 26.4%
Self-Employed 4.7%
Government Workers 5.1%
Private For-Profit 89.9%
Industry
Prof. Services
26.5%
Edu/Health
24.8%
Finance
17.8%
Arts/Entmt.
6.7%
Retail
6.3%
Manufacturing
5.2%
Information
4.0%
Public Admin
1.6%
Transportation
1.4%
Wholesale
1.3%
Construction
0.7%
Agriculture
0.1%
Occupation
Management
72.6%
Sales
15.8%
Food Prep
9.7%
Production
1.2%
Construction
0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.7 min
Drove Alone 17.9%
Carpool 2.2%
Public Transit 16.1%
Work from Home 26.4%
Walked 31.8%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 11,525
Avg. Household Size 1.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 27.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 4.7%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.3%
5–9
1.5%
10–14
1.4%
15–19
9.4%
20–24
12.4%
25–34
23.0%
35–44
11.5%
45–54
9.1%
55–64
5.2%
65–74
6.5%
75–84
8.4%
85+
5.7%
Under 18: 7.7% Working age (18–64): 92.3% 65 and over: 16.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 22.1%
Naturalized Citizen 58.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 9.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
55.1%
Europe
19.8%
Latin America
16.9%
Africa
5.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 1.2%
With a Disability 9.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 98.6%
Uninsured 1.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 91.5%
Has a Computer 94.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 74.0%
Moved from Abroad 2.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023