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ZIP Code 03878

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 12,145

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 — 03878

What is the median household income in 03878?
The median household income in 03878 is $79,691 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 03878?
The poverty rate in 03878 is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 03878?
$295,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 03878?
The median gross rent in 03878 is $1,410 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 03878 residents have a college degree?
28.6% of adults in 03878 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
12,145
Median Income
$79,691
Median Home Value
$295,200
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.5%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,954 (+19.4%) Home Value: +$110,400 (+59.7%) Poverty Rate: +3.7 pp (+62.7%) Bachelor's+: +2.8 pp (+10.9%) Unemployment: -2.3 pp (-47.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 12,145
Median Age 38.0
Female 50.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.7% White (non-Hisp.) 82.5% Black 2.6% Asian 2.8% Two or More 9.3% Other 1.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Japanese
0.8%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Chinese
0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.7%
Puerto Rican
1.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $79,691 ±$3,591
Per Capita Income $97,551
Median Family Income $92,830
Poverty Rate 9.6%
Child Poverty Rate 12.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 9.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 28.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.4%
$10–15k
5.2%
$15–25k
5.9%
$25–35k
5.9%
$35–50k
7.4%
$50–75k
16.8%
$75–100k
19.4%
$100–150k
19.6%
$150–200k
9.0%
$200k+
7.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 5,722
Owner-Occupied 62.2%
Renter-Occupied 37.8%
Vacancy Rate 6.5%
Median Home Value $295,200
Median Gross Rent $1,410
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 32.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 40.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.9%
$50–100k
1.7%
$100–200k
3.2%
$200–300k
35.8%
$300–500k
43.6%
$500k–$1M
4.0%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.7%
$500–1k
5.4%
$1–1.5k
44.6%
$1.5–2k
34.8%
$2–2.5k
5.7%
$3.5k+
0.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.4%
1 vehicle
31.3%
2 vehicles
42.4%
3+
17.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
48.2%
Single-fam. att.
0.7%
2–4 units
12.6%
5–19 units
3.5%
20+ units
11.3%
Mobile home
6.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
22.6%
1940–1969
6.0%
1970–1999
14.4%
2000–2009
6.7%
2010+
3.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 95.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 28.6%
Graduate Degree 8.9%
Some College / Associate 26.5%
Less Than High School 1.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 71.1%
Unemployment Rate 2.5%
Work from Home 10.9%
Self-Employed 4.1%
Government Workers 15.0%
Private For-Profit 80.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
18.4%
Manufacturing
17.6%
Prof. Services
11.6%
Retail
10.6%
Arts/Entmt.
9.7%
Public Admin
9.5%
Transportation
7.3%
Finance
6.4%
Construction
3.2%
Wholesale
1.4%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
Management
40.7%
Sales
23.3%
Production
16.1%
Food Prep
12.3%
Construction
7.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.6 min
Drove Alone 77.8%
Carpool 7.5%
Public Transit 2.4%
Work from Home 10.9%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 5,350
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 43.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.3%
5–9
3.2%
10–14
7.5%
15–19
6.8%
20–24
4.4%
25–34
19.0%
35–44
13.4%
45–54
13.5%
55–64
6.3%
65–74
7.4%
75–84
9.6%
85+
5.2%
Under 18: 18.9% Working age (18–64): 81.1% 65 and over: 15.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.7%
Naturalized Citizen 53.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
39.6%
Latin America
32.3%
Europe
19.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 10.0%
With a Disability 14.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.3%
Uninsured 5.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.5%
Has a Computer 96.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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