02144 ZIP Code
Somerville, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02144 |
| City/Town: | Somerville |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,022 |
| Median Household Income: | $133,627 |
| Per Capita Income: | $70,067 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,791 |
| Median Home Value: | $948,800 |
| Land Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4001, -71.1231 |
Population Information (02144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,022 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,339 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,683 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,144 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 577 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 627 | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 663 | 2.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,365 | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,614 | 34.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,718 | 14.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,203 | 8.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 740 | 3.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 926 | 3.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,452 | 5.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 759 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 234 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $948,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,521 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,791 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,203 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 588 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,052 | 36.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,151 | 63.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,646 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 351 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 506 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,951 | 10.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,353 | 7.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 488 | 2.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,179 | 38.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,818 | 36.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 75.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02144 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $133,627 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $165,125 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $161,688 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $70,067 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,374 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,966 | 98.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 375 | 2.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,260 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,741 | 87.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,609 | 9.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 616 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,589 | 78.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 835 | 3.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 72 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,390 | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 76 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,060 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,115 | 4.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,823 | 7.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 379 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 289 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 38 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,117 | 4.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02144 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 494 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 359 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 473 | 4.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 430 | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 462 | 4.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,084 | 9.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 809 | 7.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,153 | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,449 | 12.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,490 | 31.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02144 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,144 | 28.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 579 | 3.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 5,216 | 29.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,376 | 7.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,070 | 6.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,533 | 25.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02144 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 40 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 370 | 2.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,909 | 10.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 89 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,294 | 7.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 545 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 773 | 4.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 856 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,718 | 26.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,610 | 31.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 983 | 5.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 533 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 246 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.8% | 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 (02144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,677 | 98.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,514 | 86.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,123 | 20.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 312 | 1.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02144 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,835 | 87.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,605 | 14.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,541 | 13.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 286 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 257 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 685 | 6.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02144 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,251 | 10.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 450 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 4,703 | 39.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,940 | 24.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 505 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 440 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,502 | 12.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02144 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 671 | 5.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 187 | 1.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 306 | 2.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 275 | 2.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 630 | 5.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 676 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 574 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 647 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,807 | 66.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02144 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 609 | 5.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,063 | 17.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,632 | 39.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,060 | 26.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,050 | 8.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 377 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02144 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,439 | 75.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 495 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,354 | 12.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 570 | 5.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 32 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 50 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 247 | 2.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02144 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,788 | 24.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,143 | 45.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,501 | 22.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 771 | 6.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02144 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 19 | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4 | 0.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 52 | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 94 | 2.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 154 | 3.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,916 | 47.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,813 | 44.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02144 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,388 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,074 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,521 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.12 | 2.38 |
Households (02144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,203 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,265 | 29.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,199 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,759 | 24.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,553 | 31.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,560 | 13.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,899 | 17.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.20 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.81 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02144 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,158 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,038 | 63.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,404 | 30.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 139 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 505 | 4.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,783 | 60.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02144 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,815 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 372 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 142 | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 926 | 19.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 242 | 5.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,133 | 65.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,491 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 311 | 1.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,989 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,952 | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 137 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,033 | 52.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 782 | 40.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02144 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,423 | 73.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,330 | 25.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,776 | 43.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,253 | 51.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,588 | 25.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 301 | 4.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,933 | 83.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 414 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,089 | 987.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,089 | 987.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,089 | 987.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,181 | 285.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 274 | 66.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 65 | 15.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 840 | 202.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 212 | 51.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02144 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,878 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,333 | 81.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,545 | 19.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,067 | 4.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,226 | 9.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 965 | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 287 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02144 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,203 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,674 | 95.3% | 89.4% |
Somerville, MA02144