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Revere, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02151

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

51,808
3,406/sq mi
$86,969
Median income
$597,400
Median home value
24.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Revere pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
3,406
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02151 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02151 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Revere, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, with 51,808 residents across 15.2 square miles, a density of 3,406 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02151 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,969 (25% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $41,127. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.0%. Median home value sits at $597,400 (0% below the state average), median rent at $2,076 a month, and owner-occupancy at 45.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 34 minutes. To put 02151 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Suffolk County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 02151

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Revere, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02151.

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 02151, Revere, 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

51,808

Population

15.2

Area (sq mi)

3,406

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02151?

39.2

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

44.2%

Foreign-Born

White 51.3%
African American 4.7%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.5%
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%

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?

$86,969

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$41,127

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

34.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02151 ranks nationally

Revere, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,969 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

24,139

Total Housing Units

22,178

Occupied Units

1,961

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.6%
Renter 54.4%

$597,400

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$2,076

Median Rent

1965

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

+14.3%

YoY Change (2024)

315

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+215%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02151 have increased 14.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +215% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 222
2021 +9.3% 243
2022 +12.2% 272
2023 +1.3% 276
2024 +14.3% 315

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 915 business establishments in ZIP 02151, employing approximately 8,546 people with a combined annual payroll of $348,424,000.

915

Businesses

8,546

Employees

$348.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 191 20.9%
Retail trade 126 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 113 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 97 10.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 75 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 74 8.1%
Transportation and warehousing 62 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 4.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 3.9%
Finance and insurance 31 3.4%
Wholesale trade 27 3.0%
Manufacturing 15 1.6%
Information 11 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 0.8%
Educational services 6 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 02151 vs 02150 →

ZIP 02151 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 02151 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 02151 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 02151 ranks #8 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
02150 Chelsea, MA 35,124 2.1 mi
02128 East Boston, MA 40,508 3.2 mi
01906 Saugus, MA 26,660 3.5 mi
02149 Everett, MA 41,550 2.7 mi
02148 Malden, MA 59,503 2.9 mi
02152 Winthrop, MA 17,497 3.4 mi
01905 Lynn, MA 25,251 3.6 mi
01908 Nahant, MA 3,410 4.0 mi
02176 Melrose, MA 26,983 3.8 mi
02129 Charlestown, MA 16,439 4.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Suffolk County

02124 standard
Dorchester Center, MA
Pop: 47,783
02135 standard
Brighton, MA
Pop: 42,780
02128 standard
East Boston, MA
Pop: 40,508
02130 standard
Jamaica Plain, MA
Pop: 35,401
02150 standard
Chelsea, MA
Pop: 35,124
02125 standard
Dorchester, MA
Pop: 33,295

Related Areas

Suffolk County Revere, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02151 in? ▼
ZIP code 02151 (Revere) 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 02151? ▼
ZIP code 02151 in Revere, MA has a population of 51,808 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02151? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02151 is $86,969, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02151? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02151 is $597,400, which is 115% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02151? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02151 is White at 51.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02151? ▼
ZIP code 02151 has 915 business establishments employing approximately 8,546 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02151? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02151 are: Construction (191), Retail trade (126), Accommodation and food services (113). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02151? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02151 increased by 14.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 215%. 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 02151? ▼
In ZIP code 02151, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% 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 02151? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02151 is 34.2 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 02151? ▼
In ZIP code 02151, approximately 45.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02151? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02151 is 11.5% 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.