02143 ZIP Code
Somerville, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02143 |
| City/Town: | Somerville |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,329 |
| Median Household Income: | $118,440 |
| Per Capita Income: | $65,590 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,847 |
| Median Home Value: | $859,000 |
| Land Area: | 1.5 sq miles
4.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3814, -71.0967 |
Population Information (02143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,329 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,373 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,956 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 826 | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 604 | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 392 | 1.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 634 | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,611 | 10.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 9,123 | 36.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,017 | 15.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,402 | 9.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,050 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 962 | 3.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,673 | 6.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 881 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 154 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $859,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,309 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,847 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,074 | 94.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 773 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,779 | 31.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,295 | 68.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,262 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 524 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 736 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,154 | 10.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,529 | 7.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 424 | 2.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,445 | 36.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,450 | 36.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 73.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02143 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $118,440 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $145,603 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $156,991 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $65,590 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,197 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,546 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 606 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,310 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,141 | 87.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,382 | 7.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 973 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 50 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,885 | 74.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 862 | 3.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 46 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,590 | 10.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 992 | 3.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,948 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,999 | 7.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,784 | 7.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 153 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 232 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 318 | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,081 | 4.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02143 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 459 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 407 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 407 | 3.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 322 | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 808 | 6.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,367 | 11.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,353 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,410 | 20.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,679 | 13.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,862 | 23.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02143 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,986 | 26.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 542 | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3,439 | 18.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 2,280 | 12.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,989 | 10.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 5,057 | 27.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02143 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 346 | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,669 | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 199 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,156 | 6.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 698 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 691 | 3.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 770 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,354 | 23.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,482 | 35.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,174 | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 458 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 532 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.6% | 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 (02143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,840 | 98.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,241 | 83.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,112 | 20.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 388 | 1.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02143 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,558 | 87.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,921 | 15.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,441 | 11.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 473 | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 260 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,004 | 8.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02143 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,257 | 9.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 452 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,719 | 21.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 3,713 | 28.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,475 | 11.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 736 | 5.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,483 | 19.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02143 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 73 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 710 | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 365 | 2.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 380 | 3.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 709 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 994 | 7.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 695 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 657 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 627 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,637 | 59.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02143 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 550 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,384 | 26.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,009 | 39.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,434 | 18.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,069 | 8.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 401 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02143 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,422 | 69.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 216 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,623 | 21.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 564 | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 110 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 119 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02143 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,904 | 24.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,183 | 51.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,431 | 20.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 556 | 4.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02143 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 62 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 29 | 0.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 64 | 1.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 301 | 8.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,121 | 56.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,202 | 31.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02143 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,099 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,116 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,309 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.99 | 2.38 |
Households (02143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,074 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,307 | 27.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,167 | 9.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,611 | 29.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,663 | 30.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,353 | 11.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,153 | 17.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.07 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.72 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02143 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,618 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,044 | 60.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,893 | 33.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 82 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 574 | 4.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,726 | 57.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02143 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,913 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 340 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 281 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 559 | 11.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 521 | 10.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,212 | 65.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,185 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 367 | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,228 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,851 | 7.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 62 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 917 | 49.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 872 | 47.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02143 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,102 | 71.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,073 | 27.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,619 | 51.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,225 | 45.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,653 | 23.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 229 | 3.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,823 | 78.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 466 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,506 | 1181.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,506 | 1181.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,506 | 1181.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,442 | 309.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 178 | 38.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 37 | 7.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,620 | 347.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 489 | 104.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02143 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,503 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,926 | 77.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,577 | 22.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,376 | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,903 | 11.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,103 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 195 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02143 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,074 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,546 | 95.6% | 89.4% |
Somerville, MA02143