02446 ZIP Code
Brookline, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02446 |
| City/Town: | Brookline |
| County: | Norfolk |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,517 |
| Median Household Income: | $116,644 |
| Per Capita Income: | $67,059 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,346 |
| Median Home Value: | $1,140,600 |
| Land Area: | 1.3 sq miles
3.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3435, -71.1222 |
Population Information (02446 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,517 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,676 | 43.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,841 | 56.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,920 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,311 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,379 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,220 | 3.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,503 | 14.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,211 | 19.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,196 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,305 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,303 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,329 | 4.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,696 | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,659 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 485 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02446 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $1,140,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,648 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,346 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,365 | 93.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 981 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,184 | 36.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,181 | 63.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02446 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,184 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 560 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 161 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,161 | 5.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,093 | 5.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 299 | 1.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,825 | 27.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 12,085 | 57.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 84.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02446 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $116,644 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $181,082 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $185,417 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $67,059 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02446 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,869 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,082 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 763 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,776 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,838 | 87.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,239 | 6.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 977 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02446 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,603 | 68.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 868 | 2.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 6,025 | 19.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 435 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,569 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,149 | 3.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,938 | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 112 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 307 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 83 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,436 | 4.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02446 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 854 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 760 | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 375 | 2.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 582 | 4.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 796 | 5.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,240 | 8.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,675 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,361 | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,779 | 12.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,943 | 27.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02446 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,422 | 24.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 618 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 4,184 | 23.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 3,439 | 19.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,076 | 6.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,045 | 22.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02446 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 111 | 0.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 872 | 4.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 87 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 718 | 4.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 141 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 551 | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,355 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,312 | 23.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,852 | 43.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,124 | 6.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 614 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 345 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02446 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.3% | 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 (02446 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,979 | 98.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,224 | 86.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,695 | 21.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 366 | 1.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02446 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,542 | 80.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,320 | 23.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,154 | 15.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 374 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 420 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,157 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02446 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,065 | 6.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 531 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,079 | 7.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,127 | 13.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 3,228 | 21.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,328 | 8.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 5,977 | 38.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 11 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02446 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 493 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 636 | 4.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 324 | 2.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,002 | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,477 | 9.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,872 | 12.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,190 | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 928 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,424 | 48.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02446 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,208 | 7.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,847 | 25.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,290 | 34.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,041 | 19.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,358 | 8.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 602 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02446 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,411 | 51.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 483 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,474 | 31.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,559 | 10.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 195 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 228 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02446 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 5,181 | 36.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,766 | 47.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,177 | 15.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 241 | 1.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02446 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 34 | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 12 | 0.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 38 | 0.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 225 | 4.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,738 | 33.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 3,137 | 60.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02446 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $4,001 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,648 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.00 | 2.38 |
Households (02446 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,365 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,382 | 37.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,335 | 16.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,621 | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,517 | 38.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,807 | 19.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,681 | 25.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.15 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.87 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02446 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,514 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,051 | 43.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,783 | 50.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 262 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 398 | 3.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,718 | 67.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02446 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,096 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 745 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 269 | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,041 | 25.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 822 | 10.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,219 | 52.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02446 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,267 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 697 | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,345 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,432 | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 166 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 988 | 40.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,278 | 52.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02446 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,535 | 74.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,498 | 23.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,641 | 21.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,478 | 59.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,828 | 24.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1,379 | 18.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02446 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,930 | 66.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 656 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,587 | 1613.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,587 | 1613.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,587 | 1613.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 2,935 | 447.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 304 | 46.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 828 | 126.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 361 | 55.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02446 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,597 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,416 | 65.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,181 | 34.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,214 | 4.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,767 | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,563 | 12.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,637 | 5.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02446 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,365 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,937 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
Brookline, MA02446