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ZIP Code 02740

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 46,336

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 — 02740

What is the median household income in 02740?
The median household income in 02740 is $54,563 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 02740?
The poverty rate in 02740 is 14.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 02740?
$303,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 02740?
The median gross rent in 02740 is $1,052 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 02740 residents have a college degree?
18.1% of adults in 02740 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
46,336
Median Income
$54,563
Median Home Value
$303,400
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.2%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,249 (+28.9%) Home Value: +$83,200 (+37.8%) Poverty Rate: +0.1 pp (+0.7%) Bachelor's+: -1.8 pp (-9%) Unemployment: +1.6 pp (+28.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 46,336
Median Age 37.0
Female 49.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 23.0% White (non-Hisp.) 51.9% Black 8.5% Asian 2.3% Two or More 17.1% Other 17.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.1%
Chinese
0.5%
Filipino
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
13.8%
Mexican
0.8%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $54,563 ±$5,351
Per Capita Income $75,727
Median Family Income $71,237
Poverty Rate 14.4%
Child Poverty Rate 19.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 33.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 18.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.7%
$10–15k
6.5%
$15–25k
12.1%
$25–35k
9.4%
$35–50k
12.5%
$50–75k
15.4%
$75–100k
13.8%
$100–150k
14.3%
$150–200k
5.1%
$200k+
4.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 20,532
Owner-Occupied 37.9%
Renter-Occupied 62.1%
Vacancy Rate 4.6%
Median Home Value $303,400
Median Gross Rent $1,052
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 22.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 41.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.4%
$50–100k
0.7%
$100–200k
1.8%
$200–300k
36.7%
$300–500k
44.7%
$500k–$1M
5.5%
$1M+
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
14.4%
$500–1k
30.7%
$1–1.5k
38.2%
$1.5–2k
12.7%
$2–2.5k
3.7%
$2.5–3.5k
0.2%
$3.5k+
0.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
19.4%
1 vehicle
43.2%
2 vehicles
27.2%
3+
10.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
29.3%
Single-fam. att.
2.1%
2–4 units
22.6%
5–19 units
6.6%
20+ units
9.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
57.4%
1940–1969
5.7%
1970–1999
7.4%
2000–2009
2.2%
2010+
1.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 76.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 18.1%
Graduate Degree 5.9%
Some College / Associate 16.6%
Less Than High School 12.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.6%
Unemployment Rate 7.2%
Work from Home 5.7%
Self-Employed 3.2%
Government Workers 11.3%
Private For-Profit 85.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.9%
Retail
12.7%
Manufacturing
10.6%
Arts/Entmt.
9.7%
Construction
7.9%
Prof. Services
7.3%
Transportation
5.1%
Finance
3.6%
Public Admin
3.5%
Wholesale
3.0%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture
1.7%
Occupation
Management
28.0%
Food Prep
22.6%
Sales
21.0%
Production
16.9%
Construction
11.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.1 min
Drove Alone 71.8%
Carpool 14.1%
Public Transit 3.0%
Work from Home 5.7%
Walked 3.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 19,586
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 29.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 10.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.8%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
5.7%
20–24
7.5%
25–34
14.0%
35–44
13.3%
45–54
12.0%
55–64
6.2%
65–74
5.6%
75–84
10.1%
85+
4.5%
Under 18: 22.8% Working age (18–64): 77.2% 65 and over: 16.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 18.7%
Naturalized Citizen 46.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 13.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
35.1%
Europe
32.0%
Africa
21.6%
Asia
10.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.7%
With a Disability 17.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.7%
Uninsured 4.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.3%
Has a Computer 91.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 85.0%
Moved from Abroad 1.3%

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