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 High-density area
- $86,969
- Median income Above-median income area
- $597,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02151 (Revere, MA) rose +14.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 275.9 in 2023 to 315.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,127. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $597,400 (0% below the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $2,076; 45.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 02151 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 02151
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Revere, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02151.
- Construction
Construction
191 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
126 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
113 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
97 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 75
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
75 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 02151?
39.2
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
44.2%
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?
$86,969
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
24,139housing units
24,139
Total Housing Units
22,178
Occupied Units
1,961
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$597,400
Median Home Value
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 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
- 02176
Melrose (02176)
26,983 residents
- 01906
Saugus (01906)
26,660 residents
- 01905
Lynn (01905)
25,251 residents
- 02152 17,497
Winthrop (02152)
17,497 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02151 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02151 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02129
Charlestown (02129)
$157,247 median income
- 02176
Melrose (02176)
$133,953 median income
- 02152
Winthrop (02152)
$116,167 median income
- 01908
Nahant (01908)
$112,762 median income
- 01906
Saugus (01906)
$101,539 median income
- 02148
Malden (02148)
$100,606 median income
- 02128
East Boston (02128)
$90,106 median income
- 02151
Revere (02151)
$86,969 median income
- 02149
Everett (02149)
$85,218 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02151, 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 (51,808 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 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.
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