Chelsea, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02150
Suffolk County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,124
- 6,133/sq mi High-density area
- $72,179
- Median income Near-median income area
- $493,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 22.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chelsea pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,133
- people per sq mi
- 26%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02150 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02150 (Chelsea, MA) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 355.9 in 2023 to 371.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02150 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, with 35,124 residents across 5.7 square miles, a density of 6,133 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02150 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,179 (38% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,986. The poverty rate is 20.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $493,500 (18% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,956; owner occupancy is 26.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 02150 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 02150
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chelsea, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02150.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
112 establishments
- Construction
Construction
88 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
82 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
78 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
76 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02150, Chelsea, 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
35,124
Population
5.7
Area (sq mi)
6,133
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02150?
34.4
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
46.1%
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?
$72,179
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$32,986
Per Capita Income
20.7%
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02150 ranks nationally
Chelsea, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$72,179 Top 50% higher than 50% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,165housing units
14,165
Total Housing Units
13,716
Occupied Units
449
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$493,500
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,956
Median Rent
1941
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
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
372
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+272%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02150 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +272% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 267 |
| 2021 | +6.4% | 284 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 322 |
| 2023 | +10.4% | 356 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 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 759 business establishments in ZIP 02150, employing approximately 12,993 people with a combined annual payroll of $647,004,000.
759
Businesses
12,993
Employees
$647.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 112 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 88 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 82 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 78 | 10.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 76 | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 61 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 59 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 42 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 2.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 0.8% |
| Information | 5 | 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 02150 vs 02149 →
ZIP 02150 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02148
Malden (02148)
59,503 residents
- 02151
Revere (02151)
51,808 residents
- 02149
Everett (02149)
41,550 residents
- 02128
East Boston (02128)
40,508 residents
- 02150
Chelsea (02150)
35,124 residents
- 02145
Somerville (02145)
25,439 residents
- 02129 16,439
Charlestown (02129)
16,439 residents
- 02113 6,915
Boston (02113)
6,915 residents
- 02109 3,771
Boston (02109)
3,771 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02150 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02150 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02210
Boston (02210)
$172,124 median income
- 02109
Boston (02109)
$158,843 median income
- 02129
Charlestown (02129)
$157,247 median income
- 02110
Boston (02110)
$138,438 median income
- 02145
Somerville (02145)
$123,755 median income
- 02113
Boston (02113)
$113,314 median income
- 02148
Malden (02148)
$100,606 median income
- 02128
East Boston (02128)
$90,106 median income
- 02151
Revere (02151)
$86,969 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02150 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02149 | Everett, MA | 41,550 | 1.3 mi |
| 02128 | East Boston, MA | 40,508 | 1.8 mi |
| 02129 | Charlestown, MA | 16,439 | 1.9 mi |
| 02151 | Revere, MA | 51,808 | 2.1 mi |
| 02109 | Boston, MA | 3,771 | 2.4 mi |
| 02113 | Boston, MA | 6,915 | 2.4 mi |
| 02210 | Boston, MA | 2,090 | 3.3 mi |
| 02110 | Boston, MA | 1,733 | 2.8 mi |
| 02148 | Malden, MA | 59,503 | 2.7 mi |
| 02145 | Somerville, MA | 25,439 | 2.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02150, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (35,124 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 02150 in?
ZIP code 02150 (Chelsea) is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Suffolk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/suffolk-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02150?
ZIP code 02150 in Chelsea, MA has a population of 35,124 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02150?
The median household income in ZIP 02150 is $72,179, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02150?
The median home value in ZIP 02150 is $493,500, which is 77% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02150?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02150 is Two or More Ethnicities at 50.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 67.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02150?
ZIP code 02150 has 759 business establishments employing approximately 12,993 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02150?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02150 are: Retail trade (112), Construction (88), Accommodation and food services (82). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02150?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02150 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 272%. 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 02150?
In ZIP code 02150, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 02150?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02150 is 32.9 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 02150?
In ZIP code 02150, approximately 26.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 74.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02150?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02150 is 20.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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