ZIP Code 02145
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Somerville · Middlesex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 25,439
- Median income
- $123,755
- Median home value
- $828,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 57.4%
- Land area
- 3.6 sq mi
7,036/sq mi
▲ 62% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 198% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.3
New York
ZIP code 02145 in Somerville, Massachusetts has a population of 25,439. The median household income is $123,755, which is 62% above the national average. Median home value is $828,600, 198% above the US average. 57.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02145 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.6 square miles in Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 25,439 residents, producing a population density of 7,036 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 02145 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02145 sits at $123,755 (7% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $65,296. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $828,600 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $2,398 per month, and 35.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02145 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, 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 02145 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 02145
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02145.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
88 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
80 establishments
- Construction
Construction
47 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 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 02145, 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
25,439
Population
3.6
Area (sq mi)
7,036
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02145?
33.3
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
32.4%
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?
$123,755
Median Household Income
+7% vs state
$65,296
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.3 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?
12,537
Total Housing Units
11,940
Occupied Units
597
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$828,600
Median Home Value
+38% vs state
$2,398
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
+1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
372
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+272%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02145 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +272% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 324 |
| 2021 | +5.1% | 340 |
| 2022 | +5.9% | 360 |
| 2023 | +1.5% | 365 |
| 2024 | +1.7% | 372 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 456 business establishments in ZIP 02145, employing approximately 6,587 people with a combined annual payroll of $407,658,000.
456
Businesses
6,587
Employees
$407.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 88 | 19.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 80 | 17.5% |
| Construction | 47 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 47 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 4.6% |
| Information | 11 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 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 02145 vs 02143 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02143 | Somerville, MA | 24,514 | 0.8 mi |
| 02141 | Cambridge, MA | 11,910 | 1.6 mi |
| 02142 | Cambridge, MA | 3,141 | 2.1 mi |
| 02129 | Charlestown, MA | 16,439 | 1.7 mi |
| 02144 | Somerville, MA | 23,891 | 1.8 mi |
| 02139 | Cambridge, MA | 36,349 | 2.2 mi |
| 02140 | Cambridge, MA | 17,607 | 2.2 mi |
| 02149 | Everett, MA | 41,550 | 2.0 mi |
| 02155 | Medford, MA | 57,964 | 2.4 mi |
| 02114 | Boston, MA | 11,999 | 2.3 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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