ZIP Code 02144
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Somerville · Middlesex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 23,891
- Median income
- $150,313
- Median home value
- $988,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 75.5%
- Land area
- 2.8 sq mi
8,523/sq mi
▲ 97% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 255% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.8
New York
ZIP code 02144 in Somerville, Massachusetts has a population of 23,891. The median household income is $150,313, which is 97% above the national average. Median home value is $988,800, 255% above the US average. 75.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02144 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.8 square miles in Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 23,891 residents, producing a population density of 8,523 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 02144 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02144 sits at $150,313 (30% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $83,033. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $988,800 (65% above the state average) with median rent at $2,702 per month, and 36.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02144 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 75.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 02144 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 02144
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02144.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
81 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
75 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 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 02144, Somerville, 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
23,891
Population
2.8
Area (sq mi)
8,523
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02144?
31.8
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
15.9%
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?
$150,313
Median Household Income
+30% vs state
$83,033
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
31.6 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?
12,034
Total Housing Units
11,357
Occupied Units
677
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$988,800
Median Home Value
+65% vs state
$2,702
Median Rent
1938
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
-2.6%
YoY Change (2021)
287
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+187%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02144 have decreased 2.6% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +1.0% | 252 |
| 2018 | +12.6% | 284 |
| 2019 | +7.9% | 307 |
| 2020 | -3.9% | 295 |
| 2021 | -2.6% | 287 |
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 417 business establishments in ZIP 02144, employing approximately 5,471 people with a combined annual payroll of $431,764,000.
417
Businesses
5,471
Employees
$431.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 81 | 19.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 75 | 18.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 61 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 9.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 5.8% |
| Construction | 21 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 4.1% |
| Information | 14 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 1.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 0.7% |
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 02144 vs 02140 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02140 | Cambridge, MA | 17,607 | 0.8 mi |
| 02138 | Cambridge, MA | 36,314 | 1.6 mi |
| 02163 | Boston, MA | 2,582 | 2.4 mi |
| 02155 | Medford, MA | 57,964 | 1.7 mi |
| 02145 | Somerville, MA | 25,439 | 1.8 mi |
| 02143 | Somerville, MA | 24,514 | 1.8 mi |
| 02134 | Allston, MA | 21,503 | 3.0 mi |
| 02474 | Arlington, MA | 26,312 | 2.2 mi |
| 02139 | Cambridge, MA | 36,349 | 2.8 mi |
| 02446 | Brookline, MA | 29,311 | 4.0 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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