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ZIP Code 03253

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 6,677

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 — 03253

What is the median household income in 03253?
The median household income in 03253 is $69,808 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 03253?
The poverty rate in 03253 is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 03253?
$444,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 03253?
The median gross rent in 03253 is $1,230 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 03253 residents have a college degree?
44.1% of adults in 03253 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
6,677
Median Income
$69,808
Median Home Value
$444,500
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.7%
Median Age
55.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,449 (+10.2%) Home Value: +$158,300 (+55.3%) Poverty Rate: -4.1 pp (-30.1%) Bachelor's+: +0.7 pp (+1.6%) Unemployment: +0.4 pp (+12.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 6,677
Median Age 55.0
Female 49.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.0% White (non-Hisp.) 95.3% Black 0.6% Asian 1.4% Two or More 1.6% Other 0.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
1.1%
Korean
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $69,808 ±$18,000
Per Capita Income $120,988
Median Family Income $112,634
Poverty Rate 9.5%
Child Poverty Rate 14.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 4.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 35.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.8%
$10–15k
3.4%
$15–25k
7.6%
$25–35k
9.8%
$35–50k
12.5%
$50–75k
13.2%
$75–100k
9.8%
$100–150k
11.1%
$150–200k
11.4%
$200k+
15.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 5,111
Owner-Occupied 77.3%
Renter-Occupied 22.7%
Vacancy Rate 38.9%
Median Home Value $444,500
Median Gross Rent $1,230
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 29.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 31.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.5%
$50–100k
3.8%
$100–200k
2.3%
$200–300k
16.6%
$300–500k
29.5%
$500k–$1M
27.7%
$1M+
13.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
10.3%
$500–1k
24.6%
$1–1.5k
39.3%
$1.5–2k
21.9%
$2–2.5k
3.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.5%
1 vehicle
37.7%
2 vehicles
32.2%
3+
25.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
77.8%
Single-fam. att.
3.0%
2–4 units
3.7%
5–19 units
2.0%
20+ units
4.0%
Mobile home
3.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
18.1%
1940–1969
2.9%
1970–1999
19.0%
2000–2009
17.0%
2010+
6.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 97.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 44.1%
Graduate Degree 21.1%
Some College / Associate 19.2%
Less Than High School 0.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 52.4%
Unemployment Rate 3.7%
Work from Home 23.1%
Self-Employed 12.5%
Government Workers 16.7%
Private For-Profit 69.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.8%
Prof. Services
15.4%
Arts/Entmt.
14.8%
Construction
9.2%
Retail
8.7%
Manufacturing
6.8%
Information
4.1%
Finance
3.5%
Public Admin
2.6%
Wholesale
1.6%
Transportation
0.9%
Agriculture
0.5%
Occupation
Management
45.9%
Sales
20.2%
Food Prep
14.4%
Construction
11.0%
Production
8.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.3 min
Drove Alone 64.2%
Carpool 8.9%
Public Transit 0.6%
Work from Home 23.1%
Walked 1.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,122
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 46.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 9.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
1.2%
5–9
1.0%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
7.1%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
9.9%
35–44
5.2%
45–54
13.3%
55–64
8.3%
65–74
10.8%
75–84
17.5%
85+
7.2%
Under 18: 13.2% Working age (18–64): 86.8% 65 and over: 30.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.7%
Naturalized Citizen 64.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
42.8%
Asia
23.4%
Latin America
13.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.8%
With a Disability 16.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.2%
Uninsured 7.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.4%
Has a Computer 90.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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