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Cambridge, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02141

Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,910
7,143/sq mi
$126,522
Median income
$868,100
Median home value
74.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cambridge pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
7,143
people per sq mi
26%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02141 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02141 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, home to 11,910 residents across 1.7 square miles, a density of 7,143 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02141 skews affluent, with a median household income of $126,522 (9% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $80,031. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $868,100 (45% above the state average) with median rent at $2,915 per month, and 25.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 74.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Middlesex County, letting you compare 02141 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 02141

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cambridge, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02141.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02141, Cambridge, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,910

Population

1.7

Area (sq mi)

7,143

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02141?

31.2

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

38.7%

Foreign-Born

White 57.8%
African American 7.7%
Asian 22.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$126,522

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$80,031

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02141 ranks nationally

Cambridge, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$126,522 Top 8% higher than 92% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 82.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 74.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,266

Total Housing Units

7,270

Occupied Units

996

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 25.5%
Renter 74.5%

$868,100

Median Home Value

+45% vs state

$2,915

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.4%

YoY Change (2021)

410

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+310%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02141 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +310% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2016 -2.1% 256
2017 +37.6% 352
2019 – 375
2020 +3.9% 389
2021 +5.4% 410

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 402 business establishments in ZIP 02141, employing approximately 15,363 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,194,035,000.

402

Businesses

15,363

Employees

$2.2B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 73 18.2%
Retail trade 55 13.7%
Accommodation and food services 53 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 36 9.0%
Health care and social assistance 33 8.2%
Information 32 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 4.7%
Finance and insurance 17 4.2%
Educational services 12 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.7%
Manufacturing 10 2.5%
Wholesale trade 9 2.2%
Construction 8 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 02141 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02141 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02141 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 02141 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
02142 Cambridge, MA 3,141 0.6 mi
02114 Boston, MA 11,999 0.9 mi
02199 Boston, MA 1,146 1.6 mi
02143 Somerville, MA 24,514 1.1 mi
02116 Boston, MA 20,628 1.4 mi
02139 Cambridge, MA 36,349 1.2 mi
02145 Somerville, MA 25,439 1.6 mi
02108 Boston, MA 3,825 1.2 mi
02129 Charlestown, MA 16,439 1.3 mi
02113 Boston, MA 6,915 1.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Middlesex County

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Malden, MA
Pop: 59,503
02155 standard
Medford, MA
Pop: 57,964
02149 standard
Everett, MA
Pop: 41,550
01801 standard
Woburn, MA
Pop: 38,903
01752 standard
Marlborough, MA
Pop: 38,499
01702 standard
Framingham, MA
Pop: 37,206

Related Areas

Middlesex County Cambridge, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02141 in? ▼
ZIP code 02141 (Cambridge) is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Middlesex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/middlesex-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02141? ▼
ZIP code 02141 in Cambridge, MA has a population of 11,910 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02141? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02141 is $126,522, which is 66% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02141? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02141 is $868,100, which is 212% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02141? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02141 is White at 57.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02141? ▼
ZIP code 02141 has 402 business establishments employing approximately 15,363 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02141? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02141 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (73), Retail trade (55), Accommodation and food services (53). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02141? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02141 increased by 5.4% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 310%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02141? ▼
In ZIP code 02141, 82.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02141? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02141 is 27.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02141? ▼
In ZIP code 02141, approximately 25.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 74.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02141? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02141 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.