02136 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 02136 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 02136 is African American. The current unemployment level in 02136 is 4.8%.
| Population | 39,498 |
| Population Growth Rate | 23.77% |
| Population Density | 8,354 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,650 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $81,859 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $289,710 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 44.21% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 52.97% |
02136 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,382 | 27.36% |
| Black | 19,934 | 44.04% |
| Hispanic | 11,815 | 26.1% |
| Asian | 911 | 2.01% |
| Native American | 52 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 166 | 0.37% |
02136 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 194 | 4.79% |
| Black | 2,217 | 54.77% |
| Hispanic | 1,570 | 38.78% |
| Asian | 54 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.12% |
02136 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 801 | 4.52% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,139 | 17.7% |
| High School Diploma | 5,514 | 31.1% |
| No High School Diploma | 560 | 3.16% |
| GED or Alternate | 814 | 4.59% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,140 | 17.71% |
| Associates Degree | 1,803 | 10.17% |
| Masters Degree | 1,518 | 8.56% |
| Professional Degree | 285 | 1.61% |
| Doctorate Degree | 157 | 0.89% |