02139 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 02139 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 02139 is African American. The current unemployment level in 02139 is 4.8%.
| Population | 39,856 |
| Population Growth Rate | 7.38% |
| Population Density | 22,446 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,761 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 11.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $113,374 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $580,730 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 58.98% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 33.39% |
02139 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 23,164 | 58.83% |
| Black | 5,497 | 13.96% |
| Hispanic | 3,533 | 8.97% |
| Asian | 7,056 | 17.92% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 101 | 0.26% |
02139 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 967 | 30.18% |
| Black | 1,181 | 36.86% |
| Hispanic | 658 | 20.54% |
| Asian | 388 | 12.11% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.12% |
02139 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 353 | 1.52% |
| Bachelor Degree | 7,468 | 32.15% |
| High School Diploma | 2,099 | 9.03% |
| No High School Diploma | 306 | 1.32% |
| GED or Alternate | 354 | 1.52% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,740 | 7.49% |
| Associates Degree | 673 | 2.9% |
| Masters Degree | 5,768 | 24.83% |
| Professional Degree | 1,519 | 6.54% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2,952 | 12.71% |