02138 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 02138 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 02138 is White. The current unemployment level in 02138 is 4.8%.
| Population | 38,006 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.52% |
| Population Density | 12,297 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,315 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 15.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $108,692 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $1,380,720 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 67.42% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 43.01% |
02138 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 26,224 | 67.4% |
| Black | 2,339 | 6.01% |
| Hispanic | 3,677 | 9.45% |
| Asian | 6,588 | 16.93% |
| Native American | 67 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 14 | 0.04% |
02138 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,310 | 47.16% |
| Black | 716 | 25.77% |
| Hispanic | 375 | 13.5% |
| Asian | 364 | 13.1% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.25% |
02138 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 134 | 0.6% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,964 | 31.38% |
| High School Diploma | 1,285 | 5.79% |
| No High School Diploma | 42 | 0.19% |
| GED or Alternate | 159 | 0.72% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,226 | 5.52% |
| Associates Degree | 448 | 2.02% |
| Masters Degree | 6,522 | 29.39% |
| Professional Degree | 2,017 | 9.09% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3,394 | 15.29% |