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 High-density area
- $126,522
- Median income Above-median income area
- $868,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 74.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $80,031. The poverty rate is 14.7%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $868,100 (45% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), with only 25.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,915.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 02141 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
73 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
55 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 02141?
31.2
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
38.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$80,031
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02141 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Cambridge, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$126,522 Top 32% higher than 68% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,266housing units
8,266
Total Housing Units
7,270
Occupied Units
996
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$868,100
Median Home Value
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02141 vs 02142 →
ZIP 02141 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02139
Cambridge (02139)
36,349 residents
- 02145
Somerville (02145)
25,439 residents
- 02143
Somerville (02143)
24,514 residents
- 02116
Boston (02116)
20,628 residents
- 02129
Charlestown (02129)
16,439 residents
- 02114 11,999
Boston (02114)
11,999 residents
- 02141 11,910
Cambridge (02141)
11,910 residents
- 02113 6,915
Boston (02113)
6,915 residents
- 02108 3,825
Boston (02108)
3,825 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02141 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02141 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02108
Boston (02108)
$212,928 median income
- 02129
Charlestown (02129)
$157,247 median income
- 02142
Cambridge (02142)
$147,723 median income
- 02139
Cambridge (02139)
$134,586 median income
- 02114
Boston (02114)
$132,210 median income
- 02143
Somerville (02143)
$130,753 median income
- 02141
Cambridge (02141)
$126,522 median income
- 02116
Boston (02116)
$126,496 median income
- 02145
Somerville (02145)
$123,755 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02141, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,910 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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