ZIP Code 02141
standardSource:
Cambridge · Middlesex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 11,910
- Median income
- $126,522
- Median home value
- $868,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 74.1%
- Land area
- 1.7 sq mi
7,143/sq mi
▲ 66% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 212% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.2
New York
ZIP code 02141 in Cambridge, Massachusetts has a population of 11,910. The median household income is $126,522, which is 66% above the national average. Median home value is $868,100, 212% above the US average. 74.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02141 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.7 square miles in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 11,910 residents, producing a population density of 7,143 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02141 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02141 sits at $126,522 (9% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $80,031. The poverty rate stands at 14.7% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 02141 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 74.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 02141 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 02141
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$80,031
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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