02141 ZIP Code
Cambridge, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02141 |
| City/Town: | Cambridge |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,402 |
| Median Household Income: | $103,451 |
| Per Capita Income: | $66,483 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,945 |
| Median Home Value: | $883,500 |
| Land Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3703, -71.0826 |
Population Information (02141 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,402 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,172 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,230 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 690 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 480 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 280 | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 524 | 3.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,979 | 13.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,628 | 32.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,422 | 16.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 990 | 6.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 450 | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 475 | 3.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 844 | 5.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 452 | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 188 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02141 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $883,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 3.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,591 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,945 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,069 | 89.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 876 | 11.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,077 | 29.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,992 | 70.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02141 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,449 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 500 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 383 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,029 | 9.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 792 | 7.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 308 | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,082 | 29.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,355 | 41.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 71.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02141 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $103,451 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $142,167 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $132,500 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $66,483 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02141 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,359 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,987 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 324 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,502 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,946 | 88.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 747 | 8.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 284 | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02141 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,065 | 62.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,258 | 8.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,796 | 19.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 315 | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 946 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 739 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,638 | 11.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 187 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 254 | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 73 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,124 | 7.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02141 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 567 | 8.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 226 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 424 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 189 | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 436 | 6.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 761 | 10.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 832 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,043 | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 954 | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,637 | 23.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02141 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,670 | 18.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 303 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,771 | 19.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,782 | 19.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,015 | 11.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,379 | 26.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02141 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 28 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 115 | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 640 | 7.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 102 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 492 | 5.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 242 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 343 | 3.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 666 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,825 | 31.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,692 | 30.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 361 | 4.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 258 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 223 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02141 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.8% | 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 (02141 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,041 | 97.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,729 | 81.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,471 | 24.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 313 | 2.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02141 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,968 | 84.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,146 | 16.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 783 | 11.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 130 | 1.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 249 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 572 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02141 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 365 | 4.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 383 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 894 | 11.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,576 | 19.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,081 | 13.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 251 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,395 | 42.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02141 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,089 | 13.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,011 | 12.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 810 | 10.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 632 | 8.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 629 | 7.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 259 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 196 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 180 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,139 | 39.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02141 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 953 | 12.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,977 | 24.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,368 | 42.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,259 | 15.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 341 | 4.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 47 | 0.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02141 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,972 | 56.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 101 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,721 | 38.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 122 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 56 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 88 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02141 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,658 | 37.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,531 | 50.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 833 | 11.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 47 | 0.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02141 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 23 | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 12 | 0.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 49 | 2.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 57 | 2.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 101 | 4.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,139 | 54.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 696 | 33.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02141 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,805 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $998 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,591 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.10 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.98 | 2.38 |
Households (02141 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,069 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,584 | 22.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 728 | 10.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,233 | 31.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,461 | 34.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,168 | 16.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,169 | 16.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.02 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.77 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02141 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,425 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,178 | 65.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,817 | 28.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 36 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 344 | 5.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,814 | 59.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02141 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,320 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 220 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 132 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 607 | 18.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 304 | 9.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,057 | 62.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02141 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,688 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 227 | 1.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,354 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,075 | 7.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 148 | 13.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 489 | 45.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 438 | 40.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02141 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,805 | 68.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,481 | 31.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,813 | 40.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,083 | 46.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,060 | 23.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 585 | 13.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02141 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,280 | 64.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 350 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,122 | 1463.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,122 | 1463.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,122 | 1463.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,195 | 341.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 245 | 70.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 39 | 11.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,239 | 354.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 124 | 35.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02141 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,712 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,951 | 58.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,761 | 42.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,246 | 9.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,341 | 17.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,763 | 12.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 411 | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02141 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,069 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,766 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
Cambridge, MA02141