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ZIP Code 02721

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 25,922

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 — 02721

What is the median household income in 02721?
The median household income in 02721 is $50,666 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 02721?
The poverty rate in 02721 is 18.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 02721?
$362,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 02721?
The median gross rent in 02721 is $1,010 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 02721 residents have a college degree?
14.9% of adults in 02721 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
25,922
Median Income
$50,666
Median Home Value
$362,800
Poverty Rate
18.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.3%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$10,493 (+26.1%) Home Value: +$114,800 (+46.3%) Poverty Rate: +3.8 pp (+25.2%) Bachelor's+: +3.5 pp (+30.7%) Unemployment: -0.5 pp (-5.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 25,922
Median Age 40.0
Female 51.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 12.1% White (non-Hisp.) 67.8% Black 4.3% Asian 3.7% Two or More 13.2% Other 7.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
7.3%
Mexican
1.2%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $50,666 ±$4,188
Per Capita Income $76,638
Median Family Income $74,637
Poverty Rate 18.9%
Child Poverty Rate 23.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 34.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 18.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.8%
$10–15k
8.9%
$15–25k
11.8%
$25–35k
9.7%
$35–50k
12.3%
$50–75k
15.3%
$75–100k
10.9%
$100–150k
13.1%
$150–200k
5.1%
$200k+
6.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 12,358
Owner-Occupied 34.8%
Renter-Occupied 65.2%
Vacancy Rate 8.7%
Median Home Value $362,800
Median Gross Rent $1,010
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 27.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 40.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.2%
$50–100k
0.7%
$100–200k
1.2%
$200–300k
20.9%
$300–500k
57.2%
$500k–$1M
12.7%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
13.7%
$500–1k
35.3%
$1–1.5k
40.1%
$1.5–2k
8.2%
$2–2.5k
2.3%
$3.5k+
0.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
18.4%
1 vehicle
47.6%
2 vehicles
25.0%
3+
9.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
21.9%
Single-fam. att.
1.6%
2–4 units
12.0%
5–19 units
13.0%
20+ units
10.3%
Mobile home
1.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
49.2%
1940–1969
6.8%
1970–1999
9.1%
2000–2009
4.2%
2010+
3.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 72.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 14.9%
Graduate Degree 4.1%
Some College / Associate 16.1%
Less Than High School 14.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 62.3%
Unemployment Rate 8.3%
Work from Home 5.1%
Self-Employed 3.0%
Government Workers 8.3%
Private For-Profit 88.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.7%
Retail
12.8%
Construction
11.1%
Prof. Services
9.8%
Arts/Entmt.
9.3%
Manufacturing
8.9%
Finance
6.0%
Transportation
5.7%
Wholesale
3.5%
Public Admin
3.1%
Agriculture
1.0%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
Management
23.6%
Sales
22.6%
Food Prep
21.6%
Production
19.5%
Construction
12.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.8 min
Drove Alone 71.1%
Carpool 15.1%
Public Transit 1.4%
Work from Home 5.1%
Walked 7.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 11,288
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 30.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 11.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.3%
5–9
5.7%
10–14
7.0%
15–19
5.2%
20–24
4.9%
25–34
15.7%
35–44
11.8%
45–54
15.0%
55–64
6.0%
65–74
6.4%
75–84
10.8%
85+
4.5%
Under 18: 21.7% Working age (18–64): 78.3% 65 and over: 16.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 22.8%
Naturalized Citizen 58.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 17.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
53.6%
Latin America
29.9%
Asia
11.3%
Africa
5.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.0%
With a Disability 20.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.5%
Uninsured 4.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 82.8%
Has a Computer 88.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.8%

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