02129 ZIP Code
Charlestown, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02129 |
| City/Town: | Charlestown |
| County: | Suffolk |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,832 |
| Median Household Income: | $146,815 |
| Per Capita Income: | $96,950 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,815 |
| Median Home Value: | $913,500 |
| Land Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3797, -71.0615 |
Population Information (02129 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,832 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,206 | 46.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,626 | 53.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,688 | 8.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,228 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,138 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 340 | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 412 | 2.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,740 | 23.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,640 | 18.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,159 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,051 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 896 | 4.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,653 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 643 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 244 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02129 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $913,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,900 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,815 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,187 | 93.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 628 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,432 | 48.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,755 | 51.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02129 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,026 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 366 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 571 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,997 | 13.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,029 | 6.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 456 | 3.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,268 | 35.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,339 | 35.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 70.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02129 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $146,815 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $189,831 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $204,433 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $96,950 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02129 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,548 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,175 | 97.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 309 | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,156 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,626 | 87.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,200 | 9.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 349 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02129 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,998 | 75.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,394 | 7.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,602 | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 397 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,439 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,139 | 5.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,866 | 9.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 96 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 897 | 4.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 58 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 815 | 4.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02129 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 266 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 369 | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 586 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 520 | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 340 | 3.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 687 | 7.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 744 | 8.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,160 | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,089 | 11.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,426 | 37.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02129 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,875 | 31.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 558 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,486 | 20.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,837 | 15.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,027 | 8.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,308 | 19.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02129 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 408 | 3.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 555 | 4.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 130 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 922 | 7.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 212 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 391 | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,522 | 12.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,513 | 28.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,115 | 25.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 566 | 4.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 346 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 495 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02129 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (02129 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,555 | 98.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,005 | 80.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,784 | 29.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 202 | 1.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02129 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,909 | 86.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,634 | 17.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,171 | 12.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 340 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 280 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,171 | 12.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02129 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 516 | 5.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,319 | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,028 | 10.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,036 | 20.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,323 | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 600 | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,989 | 30.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02129 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 45 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 524 | 5.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 781 | 8.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 432 | 4.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 821 | 8.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 804 | 8.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 237 | 2.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 341 | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 689 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,141 | 52.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02129 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 633 | 6.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,717 | 27.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,844 | 39.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,657 | 16.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 785 | 8.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 179 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02129 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,148 | 56.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 234 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,270 | 35.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 213 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 64 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 258 | 2.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02129 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,910 | 20.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,242 | 57.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,901 | 20.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 134 | 1.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02129 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 10 | 0.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 18 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 10 | 0.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 25 | 0.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 325 | 7.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,276 | 51.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,768 | 39.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02129 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,473 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,252 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,900 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.06 | 2.38 |
Households (02129 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,187 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,479 | 37.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,622 | 17.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,568 | 17.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,343 | 36.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,448 | 26.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,943 | 21.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.15 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02129 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,199 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,756 | 38.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,992 | 55.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 64 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 337 | 4.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,330 | 46.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02129 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,517 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 465 | 13.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 353 | 10.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,703 | 48.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 325 | 9.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 671 | 19.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02129 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,484 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 510 | 3.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,757 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,806 | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 231 | 12.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 728 | 40.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 847 | 46.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02129 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,582 | 83.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,822 | 14.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,645 | 58.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,120 | 39.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 554 | 19.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 57 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02129 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,052 | 86.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 471 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,780 | 590.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,780 | 590.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,780 | 590.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 496 | 105.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 216 | 45.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 63 | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 788 | 167.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 70 | 14.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02129 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,144 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,782 | 81.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,362 | 18.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,336 | 7.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 685 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,233 | 6.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 108 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02129 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,187 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,789 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
Charlestown, MA02129