ZIP Code 02149
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Everett · Middlesex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 41,550
- Median income
- $85,218
- Median home value
- $610,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.9%
- Land area
- 8.9 sq mi
4,687/sq mi
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
▲ 119% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.2
New York
ZIP code 02149 in Everett, Massachusetts has a population of 41,550. The median household income is $85,218, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $610,000, 119% above the US average. 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02149 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.9 square miles in Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 41,550 residents, producing a population density of 4,687 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 02149 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02149 sits at $85,218 (26% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $37,594. The poverty rate stands at 14.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $610,000 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $2,076 per month, and 37.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02149 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 02149 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 02149
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02149.
- Construction
Construction
161 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
148 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
107 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
105 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
53 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 02149, Everett, 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
41,550
Population
8.9
Area (sq mi)
4,687
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02149?
35.2
Median Age
53.7%
Male
46.3%
Female
45.9%
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?
$85,218
Median Household Income
-26% vs state
$37,594
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
35.0 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?
18,827
Total Housing Units
17,466
Occupied Units
1,361
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$610,000
Median Home Value
+2% vs state
$2,076
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
+12.8%
YoY Change (2024)
307
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+207%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02149 have increased 12.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 229 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 254 |
| 2022 | +8.5% | 276 |
| 2023 | -1.3% | 272 |
| 2024 | +12.8% | 307 |
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 875 business establishments in ZIP 02149, employing approximately 14,514 people with a combined annual payroll of $856,228,000.
875
Businesses
14,514
Employees
$856.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 161 | 18.4% |
| Retail trade | 148 | 16.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 107 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 105 | 12.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 53 | 6.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 53 | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 44 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 39 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 3.0% |
| Information | 7 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 02149 vs 02148 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02148 | Malden, MA | 59,503 | 1.7 mi |
| 02150 | Chelsea, MA | 35,124 | 1.3 mi |
| 02129 | Charlestown, MA | 16,439 | 1.9 mi |
| 02113 | Boston, MA | 6,915 | 2.8 mi |
| 02109 | Boston, MA | 3,771 | 2.9 mi |
| 02145 | Somerville, MA | 25,439 | 2.0 mi |
| 02203 | Boston, MA | 0 | 3.2 mi |
| 02110 | Boston, MA | 1,733 | 3.3 mi |
| 02176 | Melrose, MA | 26,983 | 3.4 mi |
| 02114 | Boston, MA | 11,999 | 3.1 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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