02145 ZIP Code
Somerville, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02145 |
| City/Town: | Somerville |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,692 |
| Median Household Income: | $113,469 |
| Per Capita Income: | $59,109 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,266 |
| Median Home Value: | $784,800 |
| Land Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3916, -71.0899 |
Population Information (02145 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,692 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,235 | 51.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,457 | 48.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,121 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,134 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 843 | 3.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,089 | 3.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,390 | 8.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,271 | 29.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,288 | 15.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,825 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,611 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,424 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,608 | 5.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 712 | 2.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 376 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02145 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $784,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,283 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,266 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,608 | 94.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 658 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,931 | 33.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,677 | 66.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02145 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,115 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,717 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 965 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,700 | 17.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,248 | 10.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,148 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,523 | 30.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,814 | 22.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 53.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02145 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $113,469 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $135,586 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $117,483 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $59,109 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02145 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,028 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,466 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 562 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,336 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,015 | 86.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,411 | 7.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,033 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02145 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,482 | 66.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,404 | 5.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 104 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,860 | 10.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,344 | 8.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,491 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,784 | 13.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,967 | 17.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 540 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 244 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 7 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,176 | 15.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02145 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 374 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 519 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 605 | 5.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 403 | 3.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 617 | 5.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,316 | 11.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,173 | 10.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,615 | 22.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,604 | 13.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,382 | 20.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02145 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,016 | 38.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,536 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3,715 | 20.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 948 | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,083 | 5.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,818 | 20.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02145 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 55 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 975 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 960 | 5.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 222 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,553 | 8.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 429 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 733 | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,029 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,813 | 26.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,497 | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,888 | 10.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 918 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 394 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02145 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.3% | 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 (02145 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,746 | 96.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,779 | 71.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,648 | 31.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 920 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02145 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,331 | 89.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,666 | 14.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,384 | 11.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 398 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 170 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,178 | 10.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02145 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,528 | 12.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 821 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,757 | 22.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 3,267 | 26.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,207 | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 557 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,079 | 16.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 48 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02145 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 37 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,307 | 10.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 114 | 0.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 498 | 4.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 628 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 892 | 7.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 860 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 584 | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 416 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,930 | 56.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02145 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 336 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,710 | 22.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,335 | 35.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,399 | 27.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 992 | 8.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 494 | 4.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02145 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,571 | 65.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 427 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,317 | 20.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,142 | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 55 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 76 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02145 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,991 | 17.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,521 | 47.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,265 | 28.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 831 | 7.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02145 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 34 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 29 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 24 | 0.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 24 | 0.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 74 | 1.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 332 | 8.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,502 | 63.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 912 | 23.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02145 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,006 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $845 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,283 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.38 |
Households (02145 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,608 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,017 | 34.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,329 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,562 | 22.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,388 | 29.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,250 | 19.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,916 | 16.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02145 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,504 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,174 | 57.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,536 | 36.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 86 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 658 | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,909 | 47.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02145 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,013 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 261 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 161 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,601 | 31.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 869 | 17.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,121 | 42.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02145 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,960 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 361 | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,666 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,773 | 10.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 187 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,504 | 54.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,082 | 39.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02145 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,164 | 80.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,157 | 18.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,246 | 43.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,538 | 49.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 954 | 18.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 373 | 7.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02145 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,813 | 67.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 485 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,879 | 1830.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,879 | 1830.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,879 | 1830.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,669 | 344.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 223 | 46.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 56 | 11.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,666 | 962.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 170 | 35.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02145 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,571 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,709 | 59.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,862 | 40.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,182 | 15.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 5,060 | 19.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,210 | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 410 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02145 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,608 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,102 | 95.6% | 89.4% |
Somerville, MA02145