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ZIP Code 02779

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 6,789

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 — 02779

What is the median household income in 02779?
The median household income in 02779 is $123,877 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 02779?
The poverty rate in 02779 is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 02779?
$472,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 02779 residents have a college degree?
37.5% of adults in 02779 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
6,789
Median Income
$123,877
Median Home Value
$472,100
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.0%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$20,695 (+20.1%) Home Value: +$124,600 (+35.9%) Poverty Rate: 0.0 pp (+0%) Bachelor's+: +1.8 pp (+5%) Unemployment: +4.0 pp (+200%)

Demographics

Total Population 6,789
Median Age 43.0
Female 48.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.7% White (non-Hisp.) 91.5% Black 4.1% Asian 0.1% Two or More 3.2% Other 0.8%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $123,877 ±$30,572
Per Capita Income $147,497
Median Family Income $150,573
Poverty Rate 2.3%
Child Poverty Rate 2.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 8.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 26.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.0%
$15–25k
2.0%
$25–35k
1.9%
$35–50k
7.1%
$50–75k
8.8%
$75–100k
17.0%
$100–150k
18.2%
$150–200k
14.9%
$200k+
29.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,428
Owner-Occupied 98.0%
Renter-Occupied 2.0%
Vacancy Rate 5.4%
Median Home Value $472,100
Median Gross Rent
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 27.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.0%
$50–100k
1.0%
$200–300k
5.2%
$300–500k
48.5%
$500k–$1M
38.1%
$1M+
3.1%
Vehicle Availability
1 vehicle
19.9%
2 vehicles
44.0%
3+
36.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
96.4%
Single-fam. att.
1.3%
2–4 units
1.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
14.4%
1940–1969
0.3%
1970–1999
13.1%
2000–2009
8.2%
2010+
1.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 94.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 37.5%
Graduate Degree 10.2%
Some College / Associate 16.7%
Less Than High School 2.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 71.4%
Unemployment Rate 6.0%
Work from Home 10.1%
Self-Employed 6.8%
Government Workers 15.0%
Private For-Profit 78.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.6%
Manufacturing
19.8%
Retail
14.2%
Construction
12.2%
Prof. Services
7.6%
Public Admin
6.5%
Arts/Entmt.
5.4%
Transportation
4.2%
Finance
2.8%
Wholesale
1.6%
Agriculture
1.1%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
Management
45.3%
Sales
20.2%
Production
15.3%
Food Prep
10.0%
Construction
9.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 26.7 min
Drove Alone 84.3%
Carpool 5.1%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 10.1%
Walked 0.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,297
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 70.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 29.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.3%
5–9
5.7%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
6.0%
20–24
6.2%
25–34
7.9%
35–44
15.5%
45–54
15.1%
55–64
8.0%
65–74
10.6%
75–84
7.7%
85+
4.8%
Under 18: 21.0% Working age (18–64): 79.0% 65 and over: 14.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.9%
Naturalized Citizen 72.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
74.3%
Asia
20.5%
Latin America
5.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.3%
With a Disability 8.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.4%
Uninsured 2.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 95.0%
Has a Computer 98.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 95.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.7%

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