02301 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 02301 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 02301 is African American. The current unemployment level in 02301 is 4.8%.
| Population | 69,225 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 5,337 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 21,765 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $65,275 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $312,070 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 48.05% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 62.92% |
02301 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 21,514 | 34.9% |
| Black | 29,618 | 48.05% |
| Hispanic | 8,953 | 14.52% |
| Asian | 1,484 | 2.41% |
| Native American | 71 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
02301 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,532 | 14.53% |
| Black | 6,928 | 65.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,815 | 17.21% |
| Asian | 220 | 2.09% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 19 | 0.18% |
02301 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,121 | 6.84% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,912 | 15.83% |
| High School Diploma | 10,655 | 34.34% |
| No High School Diploma | 750 | 2.42% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,153 | 6.94% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,566 | 17.94% |
| Associates Degree | 3,083 | 9.94% |
| Masters Degree | 1,383 | 4.46% |
| Professional Degree | 281 | 0.91% |
| Doctorate Degree | 124 | 0.4% |