ZIP Code 02446
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Brookline · Norfolk County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 29,311
- Median income
- $131,963
- Median home value
- $1,181,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 85.3%
- Land area
- 3.3 sq mi
8,793/sq mi
▲ 73% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 325% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.8
New York
ZIP code 02446 in Brookline, Massachusetts has a population of 29,311. The median household income is $131,963, which is 73% above the national average. Median home value is $1,181,500, 325% above the US average. 85.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02446 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.3 square miles in Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 29,311 residents, producing a population density of 8,793 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 02446 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02446 sits at $131,963 (14% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $90,791. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $1,181,500 (97% above the state average) with median rent at $2,873 per month, and 37.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02446 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 85.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Norfolk County, so you can benchmark 02446 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 02446
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02446.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
176 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
99 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
91 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
90 establishments
- Retail trade 62
Retail trade
62 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 02446, Brookline, 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
29,311
Population
3.3
Area (sq mi)
8,793
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02446?
34.8
Median Age
43.7%
Male
56.3%
Female
31.8%
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?
$131,963
Median Household Income
+14% vs state
$90,791
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 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?
15,409
Total Housing Units
14,622
Occupied Units
787
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,181,500
Median Home Value
+97% vs state
$2,873
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
-4.0%
YoY Change (2021)
184
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+84%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02446 have decreased 4.0% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | 191 |
| 2021 | -4.0% | 184 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 721 business establishments in ZIP 02446, employing approximately 6,447 people with a combined annual payroll of $345,144,000.
721
Businesses
6,447
Employees
$345.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 176 | 24.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 99 | 13.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 91 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 90 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 62 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 8.2% |
| Information | 30 | 4.2% |
| Educational services | 25 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 2.6% |
| Construction | 16 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 0.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 0.6% |
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 02446 vs 02134 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02134 | Allston, MA | 21,503 | 1.1 mi |
| 02215 | Boston, MA | 26,125 | 1.0 mi |
| 02163 | Boston, MA | 2,582 | 1.6 mi |
| 02115 | Boston, MA | 28,441 | 1.4 mi |
| 02445 | Brookline, MA | 20,679 | 1.4 mi |
| 02120 | Roxbury Crossing, MA | 15,181 | 1.5 mi |
| 02139 | Cambridge, MA | 36,349 | 1.6 mi |
| 02135 | Brighton, MA | 42,780 | 1.7 mi |
| 02130 | Jamaica Plain, MA | 35,401 | 2.4 mi |
| 02199 | Boston, MA | 1,146 | 2.0 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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