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ZIP Code 02536

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Population: 21,100

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 — 02536

What is the median household income in 02536?
The median household income in 02536 is $95,295 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 02536?
The poverty rate in 02536 is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 02536?
$496,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 02536?
The median gross rent in 02536 is $1,473 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 02536 residents have a college degree?
45.4% of adults in 02536 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
21,100
Median Income
$95,295
Median Home Value
$496,500
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.6%
Median Age
54.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$22,806 (+31.5%) Home Value: +$140,400 (+39.4%) Poverty Rate: -0.3 pp (-9.4%) Bachelor's+: +9.5 pp (+26.5%) Unemployment: +1.5 pp (+36.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 21,100
Median Age 54.0
Female 50.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.3% White (non-Hisp.) 84.6% Black 1.3% Asian 2.9% Two or More 7.3% Other 3.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
2.8%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.4%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $95,295 ±$8,260
Per Capita Income $126,095
Median Family Income $122,643
Poverty Rate 2.9%
Child Poverty Rate 3.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 10.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 34.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.4%
$10–15k
2.4%
$15–25k
3.9%
$25–35k
5.9%
$35–50k
7.1%
$50–75k
18.0%
$75–100k
12.5%
$100–150k
15.0%
$150–200k
13.8%
$200k+
18.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 12,151
Owner-Occupied 89.6%
Renter-Occupied 10.4%
Vacancy Rate 26.5%
Median Home Value $496,500
Median Gross Rent $1,473
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 30.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 52.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.4%
$100–200k
0.5%
$200–300k
6.6%
$300–500k
41.5%
$500k–$1M
40.0%
$1M+
9.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
18.2%
$500–1k
8.9%
$1–1.5k
24.0%
$1.5–2k
16.1%
$2–2.5k
23.9%
$2.5–3.5k
7.0%
$3.5k+
1.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.6%
1 vehicle
29.9%
2 vehicles
46.0%
3+
19.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
92.8%
Single-fam. att.
2.4%
2–4 units
0.6%
20+ units
1.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.6%
1940–1969
4.0%
1970–1999
24.1%
2000–2009
8.7%
2010+
2.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 95.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 45.4%
Graduate Degree 22.0%
Some College / Associate 18.6%
Less Than High School 2.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.1%
Unemployment Rate 5.6%
Work from Home 14.9%
Self-Employed 9.0%
Government Workers 12.4%
Private For-Profit 78.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.5%
Prof. Services
17.9%
Retail
12.4%
Arts/Entmt.
11.2%
Construction
9.6%
Transportation
4.8%
Public Admin
4.7%
Finance
4.5%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Information
1.2%
Wholesale
1.0%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
46.0%
Food Prep
16.9%
Sales
16.7%
Production
10.7%
Construction
9.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.2 min
Drove Alone 74.2%
Carpool 8.1%
Public Transit 1.0%
Work from Home 14.9%
Walked 1.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 8,936
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 51.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.0%
5–9
3.1%
10–14
4.1%
15–19
5.7%
20–24
5.2%
25–34
9.5%
35–44
9.0%
45–54
9.6%
55–64
9.1%
65–74
11.9%
75–84
17.3%
85+
7.9%
Under 18: 14.4% Working age (18–64): 85.6% 65 and over: 28.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 8.5%
Naturalized Citizen 55.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
41.4%
Latin America
33.6%
Asia
18.7%
Africa
0.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.8%
With a Disability 16.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.1%
Uninsured 2.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 91.9%
Has a Computer 95.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.5%

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