02140 ZIP Code
Cambridge, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02140 |
| City/Town: | Cambridge |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,553 |
| Median Household Income: | $137,792 |
| Per Capita Income: | $78,078 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,814 |
| Median Home Value: | $994,800 |
| Land Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3922, -71.1340 |
Population Information (02140 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,553 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,708 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,845 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 897 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 888 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 675 | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 947 | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,768 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,772 | 26.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,416 | 15.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,169 | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,233 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,019 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,584 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 888 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 297 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02140 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $994,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,566 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,814 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,949 | 92.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 865 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,555 | 35.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,394 | 64.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02140 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,378 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 445 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 269 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,195 | 7.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,092 | 6.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 340 | 2.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,466 | 27.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8,571 | 52.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 79.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02140 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $137,792 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $180,320 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $167,153 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $78,078 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02140 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,416 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,983 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 398 | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,451 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,092 | 86.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,188 | 8.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 703 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02140 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,417 | 57.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,339 | 15.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 10 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,977 | 18.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 319 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,483 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,100 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,385 | 6.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 233 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 392 | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 75 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 685 | 3.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02140 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 398 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 191 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 375 | 3.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 336 | 3.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 608 | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 907 | 9.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 844 | 8.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,659 | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,405 | 14.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,226 | 32.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02140 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,114 | 29.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 612 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3,830 | 27.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 798 | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 863 | 6.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,598 | 25.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02140 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 43 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 289 | 2.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,528 | 10.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 41 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,156 | 8.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 528 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 440 | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 560 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,909 | 28.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,081 | 29.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 437 | 3.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 532 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 439 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02140 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.5% | 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 (02140 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,996 | 97.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,028 | 83.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,983 | 23.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 522 | 2.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02140 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,702 | 87.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,879 | 18.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,308 | 13.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 295 | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 172 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 915 | 9.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02140 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,239 | 11.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 778 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,683 | 15.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,574 | 14.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 759 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 691 | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,090 | 37.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02140 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,819 | 16.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 636 | 5.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 544 | 5.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 701 | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 953 | 8.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 510 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 350 | 3.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 271 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,021 | 46.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02140 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 657 | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,123 | 28.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,979 | 36.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,850 | 17.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 820 | 7.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 385 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02140 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,905 | 69.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 202 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,052 | 20.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 419 | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 83 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 283 | 2.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02140 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,111 | 21.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,452 | 54.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,077 | 20.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 309 | 3.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02140 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 5 | 0.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 54 | 1.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 53 | 1.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 177 | 5.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,509 | 42.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,757 | 49.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02140 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,208 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $903 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,566 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.04 | 2.38 |
Households (02140 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,949 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,471 | 34.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,419 | 14.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,348 | 23.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,068 | 30.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,949 | 19.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,167 | 21.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.16 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02140 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,466 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,791 | 50.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,901 | 41.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 165 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 499 | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,604 | 48.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02140 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,798 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 310 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 215 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,153 | 24.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 994 | 20.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,126 | 44.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02140 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,361 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 389 | 2.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,518 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,607 | 7.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 21 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 780 | 48.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 806 | 50.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02140 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,074 | 74.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,352 | 24.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,839 | 34.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,071 | 57.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,676 | 31.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 442 | 8.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02140 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,054 | 69.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 564 | 2.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,499 | 1152.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,499 | 1152.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,499 | 1152.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,085 | 192.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 913 | 161.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 48 | 8.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 993 | 176.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 137 | 24.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02140 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,656 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,990 | 67.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,666 | 32.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 758 | 3.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,391 | 16.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,422 | 6.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,095 | 5.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02140 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,949 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,661 | 97.1% | 89.4% |
Cambridge, MA02140