PlainZIP

Everett, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02149

Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

41,550
4,687/sq mi
$85,218
Median income
$610,000
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Everett pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
4,687
people per sq mi
37%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02149 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02149 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 41,550 residents across 8.9 square miles, a density of 4,687 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02149 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 35 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Middlesex County, letting you compare 02149 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 02149

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Everett, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02149.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 02149, Everett, 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

41,550

Population

8.9

Area (sq mi)

4,687

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02149?

35.2

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

45.9%

Foreign-Born

White 37.9%
African American 10.5%
Asian 8.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%

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

How ZIP 02149 ranks nationally

Everett, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$85,218 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

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

Owner 37.2%
Renter 62.8%

$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

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ZIP 02149 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02149 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02149 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 02149 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Middlesex County

02148 standard
Malden, MA
Pop: 59,503
02155 standard
Medford, MA
Pop: 57,964
01801 standard
Woburn, MA
Pop: 38,903
01752 standard
Marlborough, MA
Pop: 38,499
01702 standard
Framingham, MA
Pop: 37,206
02139 standard
Cambridge, MA
Pop: 36,349

Related Areas

Middlesex County Everett, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02149 in? ▼
ZIP code 02149 (Everett) 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 02149? ▼
ZIP code 02149 in Everett, MA has a population of 41,550 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02149? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02149 is $85,218, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02149? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02149 is $610,000, which is 119% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02149? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02149 is White at 37.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02149? ▼
ZIP code 02149 has 875 business establishments employing approximately 14,514 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02149? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02149 are: Construction (161), Retail trade (148), Accommodation and food services (107). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02149? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02149 increased by 12.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 02149? ▼
In ZIP code 02149, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% 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 02149? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02149 is 35.0 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 02149? ▼
In ZIP code 02149, approximately 37.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02149? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02149 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.