02740 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 02740 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 02740 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 02740 is 4.8%.
| Population | 46,623 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 8,779 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 17,848 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,206 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $370,720 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 63.67% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 43.01% |
02740 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 25,829 | 63.67% |
| Black | 3,770 | 9.29% |
| Hispanic | 9,695 | 23.9% |
| Asian | 1,015 | 2.5% |
| Native American | 258 | 0.64% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
02740 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,307 | 36.61% |
| Black | 1,013 | 16.07% |
| Hispanic | 2,882 | 45.73% |
| Asian | 65 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.43% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.13% |
02740 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,747 | 8.07% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,123 | 14.43% |
| High School Diploma | 7,464 | 34.48% |
| No High School Diploma | 780 | 3.6% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,615 | 7.46% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,545 | 16.37% |
| Associates Degree | 1,715 | 7.92% |
| Masters Degree | 1,279 | 5.91% |
| Professional Degree | 232 | 1.07% |
| Doctorate Degree | 149 | 0.69% |