ZIP Code 02878
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 16,260
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 — 02878
- What is the median household income in 02878?
- The median household income in 02878 is $99,542 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 02878?
- The poverty rate in 02878 is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 02878?
- $367,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 02878?
- The median gross rent in 02878 is $1,228 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 02878 residents have a college degree?
- 40.1% of adults in 02878 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
16,260
Median Income
$99,542
Median Home Value
$367,400
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.4%
Median Age
49.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$24,247 (+32.2%)
Home Value:
+$89,900 (+32.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.9 pp (-45.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+7.5 pp (+23%)
Unemployment:
-0.7 pp (-11.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
16,260
Median Age
49.0
Female
52.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 90.9%
Black 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 2.7%
Other 3.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.2%
Filipino
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$99,542
±$10,009
Per Capita Income
$115,516
Median Family Income
$122,469
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Child Poverty Rate
2.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
8.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
33.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.4%
$10–15k
3.5%
$15–25k
4.5%
$25–35k
3.0%
$35–50k
7.7%
$50–75k
13.0%
$75–100k
15.2%
$100–150k
22.9%
$150–200k
14.9%
$200k+
11.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
7,747
Owner-Occupied
78.1%
Renter-Occupied
21.9%
Vacancy Rate
11.5%
Median Home Value
$367,400
Median Gross Rent
$1,228
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
19.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
33.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.8%
$50–100k
0.6%
$100–200k
2.7%
$200–300k
26.1%
$300–500k
36.5%
$500k–$1M
26.4%
$1M+
1.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.9%
$500–1k
32.1%
$1–1.5k
30.1%
$1.5–2k
19.7%
$2–2.5k
8.1%
$2.5–3.5k
5.4%
$3.5k+
0.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.5%
1 vehicle
27.2%
2 vehicles
42.1%
3+
24.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.2%
Single-fam. att.
5.6%
2–4 units
6.0%
5–19 units
0.5%
20+ units
8.8%
Mobile home
3.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
17.9%
1940–1969
3.9%
1970–1999
11.3%
2000–2009
11.5%
2010+
4.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
40.1%
Graduate Degree
13.6%
Some College / Associate
18.4%
Less Than High School
2.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
67.5%
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
Work from Home
11.4%
Self-Employed
6.4%
Government Workers
15.6%
Private For-Profit
77.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.0%
Retail
11.4%
Arts/Entmt.
9.9%
Prof. Services
9.8%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Construction
9.5%
Finance
6.2%
Public Admin
5.5%
Transportation
2.7%
Information
2.2%
Wholesale
2.1%
Agriculture
0.9%
Occupation
Management
40.4%
Sales
20.7%
Food Prep
19.7%
Construction
12.5%
Production
6.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
27.9 min
Drove Alone
78.5%
Carpool
7.2%
Public Transit
0.5%
Work from Home
11.4%
Walked
1.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
6,853
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
55.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.6%
5–9
3.6%
10–14
4.3%
15–19
3.5%
20–24
4.8%
25–34
9.9%
35–44
13.6%
45–54
13.9%
55–64
8.7%
65–74
8.0%
75–84
13.4%
85+
8.6%
Under 18: 14.7%
Working age (18–64): 85.3%
65 and over: 25.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
6.8%
Naturalized Citizen
76.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
75.3%
Latin America
16.4%
Africa
4.7%
Asia
3.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.2%
With a Disability
12.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.4%
Uninsured
3.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
92.8%
Has a Computer
95.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023