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ZIP Code 02859

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Population: 6,803

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 — 02859

What is the median household income in 02859?
The median household income in 02859 is $118,662 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 02859?
The poverty rate in 02859 is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 02859?
$361,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 02859?
The median gross rent in 02859 is $1,223 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 02859 residents have a college degree?
23.1% of adults in 02859 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
6,803
Median Income
$118,662
Median Home Value
$361,600
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.8%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$31,299 (+35.8%) Home Value: +$124,500 (+52.5%) Poverty Rate: -2.8 pp (-35.4%) Bachelor's+: -3.1 pp (-11.8%) Unemployment: +1.6 pp (+25.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 6,803
Median Age 41.0
Female 42.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.0% White (non-Hisp.) 88.4% Black 0.3% Asian 1.3% Two or More 2.3% Other 7.5%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $118,662 ±$22,075
Per Capita Income $119,728
Median Family Income $140,026
Poverty Rate 5.1%
Child Poverty Rate 14.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 7.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 18.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.9%
$10–15k
0.9%
$15–25k
1.7%
$25–35k
3.7%
$35–50k
8.6%
$50–75k
13.8%
$75–100k
9.2%
$100–150k
36.6%
$150–200k
8.8%
$200k+
11.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,465
Owner-Occupied 78.5%
Renter-Occupied 21.5%
Vacancy Rate 7.8%
Median Home Value $361,600
Median Gross Rent $1,223
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 27.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.7%
$100–200k
1.0%
$200–300k
18.5%
$300–500k
48.0%
$500k–$1M
19.3%
$1M+
4.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
22.0%
$1–1.5k
43.2%
$1.5–2k
28.0%
$2–2.5k
6.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.0%
1 vehicle
18.8%
2 vehicles
43.9%
3+
30.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.7%
Single-fam. att.
8.7%
2–4 units
1.3%
5–19 units
1.4%
20+ units
0.3%
Mobile home
0.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
27.8%
1940–1969
8.0%
1970–1999
10.0%
2000–2009
7.0%
2010+
4.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 94.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 23.1%
Graduate Degree 7.8%
Some College / Associate 32.7%
Less Than High School 1.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 67.1%
Unemployment Rate 7.8%
Work from Home 8.3%
Self-Employed 5.6%
Government Workers 12.1%
Private For-Profit 82.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
18.6%
Construction
16.2%
Retail
12.7%
Manufacturing
10.3%
Arts/Entmt.
9.3%
Prof. Services
8.7%
Transportation
7.2%
Public Admin
4.4%
Information
3.2%
Finance
2.6%
Agriculture
1.5%
Wholesale
1.3%
Occupation
Management
33.3%
Sales
20.8%
Production
17.1%
Food Prep
15.3%
Construction
13.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 31.5 min
Drove Alone 83.0%
Carpool 5.0%
Public Transit 0.2%
Work from Home 8.3%
Walked 1.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,273
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 62.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.9%
5–9
1.9%
10–14
4.9%
15–19
9.3%
20–24
9.6%
25–34
10.3%
35–44
11.7%
45–54
11.7%
55–64
9.9%
65–74
7.1%
75–84
12.7%
85+
3.8%
Under 18: 17.1% Working age (18–64): 82.9% 65 and over: 18.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 8.1%
Naturalized Citizen 29.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
70.8%
Asia
16.0%
Europe
13.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.4%
With a Disability 18.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.8%
Uninsured 5.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 97.3%
Has a Computer 99.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 94.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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