02135 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Massachusetts based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 02135 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 02135 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 02135 is 4.8%.
| Population | 44,480 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.58% |
| Population Density | 15,801 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 18,336 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $85,792 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $459,320 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 65.11% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 44.82% |
02135 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 29,579 | 65.03% |
| Black | 2,665 | 5.86% |
| Hispanic | 5,801 | 12.75% |
| Asian | 7,298 | 16.04% |
| Native American | 88 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 54 | 0.12% |
02135 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 275 | 13.96% |
| Black | 575 | 29.19% |
| Hispanic | 926 | 47.01% |
| Asian | 182 | 9.24% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.41% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.2% |
02135 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 790 | 3.31% |
| Bachelor Degree | 8,648 | 36.27% |
| High School Diploma | 3,849 | 16.14% |
| No High School Diploma | 440 | 1.85% |
| GED or Alternate | 576 | 2.42% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,037 | 8.54% |
| Associates Degree | 938 | 3.93% |
| Masters Degree | 4,368 | 18.32% |
| Professional Degree | 962 | 4.03% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1,237 | 5.19% |