02150 ZIP Code
Chelsea, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02150 |
| City/Town: | Chelsea |
| County: | Suffolk |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,875 |
| Median Household Income: | $70,968 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,915 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,106 |
| Median Home Value: | $450,600 |
| Land Area: | 2.2 sq miles
5.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3968, -71.0313 |
Population Information (02150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,875 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,891 | 52.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,984 | 47.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,025 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,026 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,479 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,522 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,764 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,433 | 18.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,106 | 15.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,292 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,164 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,996 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,275 | 5.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,141 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 652 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $450,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,808 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,106 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,371 | 94.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 735 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,738 | 28.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,633 | 72.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,059 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 5,919 | 21.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,870 | 10.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,084 | 29.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,161 | 11.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,174 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,029 | 14.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,822 | 6.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 67.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02150 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $70,968 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $87,164 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,525 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,915 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,754 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,771 | 91.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,941 | 8.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,937 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,055 | 86.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,602 | 8.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,079 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 35 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,536 | 33.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,472 | 6.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 221 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,124 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,975 | 12.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 17,547 | 44.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 16,049 | 40.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 26,892 | 67.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 396 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 3,881 | 9.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 89 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 22,526 | 56.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02150 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,028 | 7.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 893 | 6.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 908 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,030 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,342 | 10.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,755 | 13.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,637 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,691 | 20.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,165 | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 922 | 6.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02150 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,821 | 44.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,631 | 13.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 4,484 | 22.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,134 | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 742 | 3.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,581 | 8.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02150 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 36 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,067 | 10.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,425 | 7.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,109 | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,915 | 9.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,505 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 168 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 930 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,752 | 13.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,557 | 18.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,733 | 13.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,004 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 570 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.4% | 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 (02150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,457 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,499 | 41.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 23,302 | 58.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,981 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02150 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,688 | 79.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,254 | 24.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,287 | 9.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,285 | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 766 | 5.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,905 | 21.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02150 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,157 | 8.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 544 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,694 | 19.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 3,977 | 28.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,023 | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 742 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,937 | 27.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 32 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02150 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,268 | 9.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,105 | 7.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 660 | 4.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,079 | 7.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 880 | 6.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 640 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 728 | 5.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 620 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,126 | 50.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02150 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,361 | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,985 | 21.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,020 | 28.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,378 | 31.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,051 | 7.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 311 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02150 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,670 | 57.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 225 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,056 | 30.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,219 | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 106 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 90 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02150 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,783 | 28.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,971 | 44.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,737 | 20.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 880 | 6.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02150 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 75 | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 25 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 28 | 0.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 431 | 11.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,888 | 50.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,218 | 32.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 73 | 2.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02150 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,431 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $763 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,808 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.16 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.83 | 2.38 |
Households (02150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,371 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,340 | 32.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,006 | 15.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,510 | 26.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,100 | 30.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,446 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,261 | 24.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.92 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.82 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02150 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,067 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,535 | 50.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,303 | 36.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 547 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,202 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,550 | 38.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02150 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,880 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 492 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 462 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,845 | 43.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,045 | 23.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,036 | 22.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,690 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 441 | 1.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,438 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,490 | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 593 | 10.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,002 | 54.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,895 | 34.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02150 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,296 | 83.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,834 | 14.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,693 | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,979 | 33.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 687 | 11.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1,162 | 19.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,133 | 53.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,579 | 6.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 18,742 | 726.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 18,742 | 726.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 18,742 | 726.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 642 | 24.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,172 | 45.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 8 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 15,974 | 619.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 0.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02150 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,850 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,689 | 29.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 26,161 | 71.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 22,229 | 60.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,672 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 874 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,386 | 3.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02150 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,371 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,133 | 90.7% | 89.4% |
Chelsea, MA02150