02138 ZIP Code
Cambridge, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02138 |
| City/Town: | Cambridge |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,006 |
| Median Household Income: | $118,320 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,902 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,145 |
| Median Home Value: | $1,053,700 |
| Land Area: | 2.7 sq miles
7.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3796, -71.1352 |
Population Information (02138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,006 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,537 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,469 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 29.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,558 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,124 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,254 | 3.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,271 | 11.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 6,684 | 17.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,902 | 20.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,557 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,952 | 7.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,141 | 3.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,166 | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,560 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,179 | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 658 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $1,053,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,641 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,145 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,480 | 89.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,665 | 10.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,631 | 38.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,849 | 61.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,115 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 187 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 194 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 799 | 3.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,467 | 6.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 424 | 1.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,041 | 30.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 13,003 | 56.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 86.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02138 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $118,320 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $182,108 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $190,378 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,902 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,337 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,724 | 97.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 576 | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,561 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,665 | 85.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,998 | 9.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,052 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,624 | 64.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,278 | 6.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 99 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 6,634 | 17.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 879 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,490 | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,587 | 6.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,223 | 8.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 511 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 924 | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 127 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,661 | 4.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02138 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,040 | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 291 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 659 | 4.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 365 | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 984 | 6.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,327 | 9.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,674 | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,387 | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,615 | 11.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,138 | 28.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02138 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,885 | 23.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 888 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3,349 | 16.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 4,468 | 21.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,541 | 7.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 5,360 | 25.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02138 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 202 | 1.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,000 | 4.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 93 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 900 | 4.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 209 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 668 | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,331 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,014 | 19.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 9,909 | 47.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,305 | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 549 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 528 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.0% | 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 (02138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,897 | 97.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 34,030 | 89.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,746 | 17.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 868 | 2.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02138 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,101 | 83.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,003 | 20.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,186 | 15.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 259 | 1.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 224 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 367 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02138 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,285 | 14.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,148 | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,350 | 14.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,026 | 12.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,235 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,570 | 9.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 5,531 | 34.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02138 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 46 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 722 | 4.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 785 | 4.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 413 | 2.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 586 | 3.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,554 | 9.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,364 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 679 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 519 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 9,477 | 58.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02138 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,157 | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,420 | 27.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,765 | 35.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,628 | 16.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,229 | 7.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 946 | 5.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02138 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,630 | 66.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 360 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,055 | 21.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,017 | 7.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 137 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 257 | 1.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02138 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 4,808 | 33.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,645 | 45.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,513 | 17.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 514 | 3.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02138 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 56 | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 17 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 11 | 0.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 15 | 0.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 73 | 1.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 369 | 6.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,153 | 38.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2,937 | 52.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02138 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,460 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,169 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,641 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.97 | 2.38 |
Households (02138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,480 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,359 | 37.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,116 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,225 | 22.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,592 | 31.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,556 | 17.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,003 | 27.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.02 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.80 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02138 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,358 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,387 | 57.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,088 | 37.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 258 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 532 | 3.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,922 | 60.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02138 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 16,292 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 449 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 246 | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,978 | 12.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 963 | 5.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 12,656 | 77.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,292 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 663 | 2.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 37,765 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,311 | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 124 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,318 | 57.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 869 | 37.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02138 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,883 | 73.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 9,971 | 26.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,316 | 33.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 5,082 | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 3,710 | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1,573 | 15.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,253 | 74.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,044 | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,753 | 934.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,753 | 934.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,753 | 934.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 2,659 | 254.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 631 | 60.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 180 | 17.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,295 | 124.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 340 | 32.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02138 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,448 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,247 | 69.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,201 | 30.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,173 | 6.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,960 | 10.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,843 | 10.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,225 | 3.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02138 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,480 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,295 | 98.7% | 89.4% |
Cambridge, MA02138