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ZIP Code 02881

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Population: 7,183

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 — 02881

What is the poverty rate in 02881?
The poverty rate in 02881 is 34.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 02881?
$481,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 02881?
The median gross rent in 02881 is $1,368 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 02881 residents have a college degree?
82.7% of adults in 02881 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,183
Median Home Value
$481,000
Poverty Rate
34.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.6%
Median Age
19.0 yrs
Since 2019 Home Value: +$128,000 (+36.3%) Poverty Rate: +27.2 pp (+383.1%) Bachelor's+: +14.8 pp (+21.8%) Unemployment: -2.1 pp (-17.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 7,183
Median Age 19.0
Female 58.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.8% White (non-Hisp.) 73.0% Black 5.6% Asian 10.4% Two or More 5.3% Other 2.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
5.8%
Korean
1.7%
Chinese
1.4%
Japanese
0.2%
Filipino
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.7%
Puerto Rican
1.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income
Per Capita Income $57,077
Median Family Income $46,042
Poverty Rate 34.3%
Child Poverty Rate 18.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 1.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 19.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
24.3%
$15–25k
16.4%
$25–35k
6.5%
$35–50k
5.2%
$50–75k
18.6%
$75–100k
5.9%
$100–150k
14.4%
$150–200k
4.2%
$200k+
4.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,247
Owner-Occupied 43.4%
Renter-Occupied 56.6%
Vacancy Rate 15.1%
Median Home Value $481,000
Median Gross Rent $1,368
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 53.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 58.1%
Home Value Distribution
$200–300k
4.8%
$300–500k
53.9%
$500k–$1M
41.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
18.4%
$1–1.5k
47.2%
$1.5–2k
21.1%
$2–2.5k
13.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.1%
1 vehicle
50.7%
2 vehicles
38.8%
3+
4.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
51.6%
Single-fam. att.
1.0%
5–19 units
22.8%
20+ units
5.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
24.3%
1940–1969
0.9%
1970–1999
26.0%
2000–2009
9.1%
2010+
8.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 98.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 82.7%
Graduate Degree 65.8%
Some College / Associate 3.8%
Less Than High School 0.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 40.2%
Unemployment Rate 9.6%
Work from Home 8.6%
Self-Employed 1.9%
Government Workers 31.0%
Private For-Profit 67.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
41.9%
Arts/Entmt.
26.8%
Retail
9.6%
Prof. Services
7.9%
Information
4.3%
Transportation
2.0%
Finance
1.6%
Public Admin
1.1%
Manufacturing
1.0%
Agriculture
0.7%
Wholesale
0.3%
Construction
0.2%
Occupation
Management
36.4%
Food Prep
34.2%
Sales
22.5%
Construction
4.2%
Production
2.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 16.6 min
Drove Alone 50.8%
Carpool 5.1%
Public Transit 1.4%
Work from Home 8.6%
Walked 33.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,059
Avg. Household Size 1.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 28.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 2.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
0.2%
5–9
0.5%
10–14
0.9%
15–19
53.5%
20–24
26.0%
25–34
7.3%
35–44
1.5%
45–54
3.0%
55–64
1.6%
65–74
0.6%
75–84
1.5%
85+
3.3%
Under 18: 3.4% Working age (18–64): 96.6% 65 and over: 5.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 11.8%
Naturalized Citizen 21.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
79.9%
Latin America
11.3%
Europe
5.8%
Africa
2.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 0.8%
With a Disability 7.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.7%
Uninsured 2.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.0%
Has a Computer 98.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 70.9%
Moved from Abroad 2.1%

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