02215 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 02215, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

02215 is a zip code in Norfolk County and Suffolk County, Massachusetts, which covers Brookline and Boston, with a total population of 25,856 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 02215 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 02215.

The estimated population of people living in 02215 is 25,856, with a median age of 21.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 02215 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
25,856
 -1.47% +3.33%
2020
26,243
+1.84%
-
2019
25,770
+0.59%
-
2018
25,619
+2.38%
-
2017
25,023
 - -

Population of 02215 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 02215 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
57.8%
59.7%
 -3.18%
Black/African American
5.1%
3.5%
 +45.71%
Native
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Hispanic
12%
11.5%
 +4.35%
Asian
19.9%
22%
 -9.55%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.6%
3%
 +53.33%
Other
0.4%
0.2%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 02215 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 02215 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 02215 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 02215 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 21.8 +0.46% 22.6 -0.44% 21.4 +0.47%
2020 21.7 -0.46% 22.7 +0.44% 21.3 -0.47%
2019 21.8 +0.93% 22.6 +1.35% 21.4 +0.47%
2018 21.6 +0.47% 22.3 0% 21.3 +0.47%
2017 21.5 - 22.3 - 21.2 -

The median age of the 02215 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 02215 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 237 -26.29% 189 23.34% 162 174
10 to 19 2,938 +4.23% 4,386 -0.4% 3,052 4,353
20 to 29 4,553 +9.86% 7,252 -3.81% 5,017 6,962
30 to 39 1,476 +9.83% 1,312 +33.21% 1,624 1,782
40 to 49 602 +4.72% 344 -5.8% 627 294
50 to 59 392 +2.52% 402 -14.31% 393 337
60 to 69 275 -4.76% 275 +6.27% 247 278
70+ 178 +45.33% 212 +44.21% 262 292

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 02215 zip code is $58,466.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 02215.

  • Under 25
    $7,315.00
  • 25 to 44
    $76,182.00
  • 45 to 64
    $76,667.00
  • 65 and over
    $24,336.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 02215 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 02215, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 02215 is currently $86,609.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

9.83% of households in 02215 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 02215 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    32.77%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.96%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.04%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.20%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.03%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.16%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.83%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 02215 is $29,605.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 02215 by the total population of 02215.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 02215 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 02215 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    37.75%
  • Bachelor's degree
    52.00%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    0.87%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    8.37%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.02%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 02215 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 02215 zip over the age of 16 is 25,362.

Of those people, a total of 57.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 02215 is 52.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 02215 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 7,247 42.10% 16.20%
20 to 24 years 8,439 49.60% 11.70%
25 to 29 years 3,540 75.20% 2.00%
30 to 34 years 2,243 87.10% 1.20%
35 to 44 years 1,786 92.50% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 722 85.00% 13.20%
55 to 59 years 306 64.70% 2.50%
60 to 64 years 349 49.60% 23.70%
65 to 74 years 401 30.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 329 11.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 02215. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 16,332 60.40% 8.10%
Black or African American 1,590 76.70% 11.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 116 46.60% 0.00%
Asian 5,055 44.30% 7.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 739 64.70% 1.50%
Two or more races 1,530 51.60% 12.80%
Hispanic or Latino 3,088 67.90% 11.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,725 59.60% 7.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 02215 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 02215 is 13,429, with median earnings of $24,396.00.

Women in 02215 are earning approximately 29.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,429 $24,396.00
Male 5,658 $41,581.00
Female 7,771 $12,386.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 02215 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,127 $76,563.00
Business and Financial 1,053 $77,596.00
Computer and Mathematical 858 $79,130.00
Architecture and Engineering 270 $56,667.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 1,074 $39,571.00
Community and Social Service 62 $51,667.00
Legal 221 $75,163.00
Educational and Library 1,492 $10,525.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 716 $16,324.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,420 $76,336.00
Healthcare Support 155 $7,740.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 192 $5,333.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 949 $6,454.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 47 $6,094.00
Personal Care and Service 564 $8,160.00
Sales 919 $5,954.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,934 $5,882.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 53 $75,046.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 15 $2,499.00
Production 147 $17,193.00
Transportation and Material Moving 31 $9,917.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 02215 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 02215.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 555 $75,104.00 572 $80,250.00
Business and Financial 545 $87,184.00 508 $68,438.00
Computer and Mathematical 559 $79,438.00 299 $74,292.00
Architecture and Engineering 205 $81,250.00 65 $5,694.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 658 $38,380.00 416 $42,833.00
Community and Social Service 12 $0.00 50 $52,292.00
Legal 124 $67,375.00 97 $77,188.00
Educational and Library 576 $30,833.00 916 $6,333.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 190 $74,531.00 526 $7,276.00
Healthcare Practitioners 408 $74,167.00 1,012 $77,292.00
Healthcare Support 30 $10,781.00 125 $4,894.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 79 $5,329.00 113 $5,341.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 392 $23,500.00 557 $4,130.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $0.00 23 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 139 $4,701.00 425 $9,856.00
Sales 324 $16,500.00 595 $5,516.00
Office and Administrative Support 594 $6,500.00 1,340 $5,459.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 37 $75,787.00 16 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 15 $2,499.00 0 $0.00
Production 58 $98,929.00 89 $16,816.00
Transportation and Material Moving 31 $9,917.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,931 households in 02215, with an average household size of 1.61 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,572 families living in the 02215 zip code with an average family size of 2.26 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 02215:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,235 218 119 6,359
Average Household Size 2.37 2.17 2.09 1.43
Total Families 1,235 218 119 0
Average Household Size 2.36 1.87 2.01 0

Poverty

Of the 1,572 families living in 02215, 6.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 02215:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,908 housing units in 02215.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,931 89.03%
Vacant 977 10.97%

80.14% of the total 8,908 housing units in 02215 are rental units. This is approximately 7,139 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 703 are occupied by the owner - or 7.89% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 02215 is $2,157.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 02215 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    89
  • Less than $500
    313
  • $500 to $999
    145
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    308
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2,185
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,974
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    953
  • $3,000 or more
    1,261

Property Value

The median value of a property in 02215 is $494,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 02215 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    12
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    47
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    289
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    194
  • $1,000,000 or more
    149

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 02215. The chart below shows the number of properties in 02215 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    4,345
  • 1940 to 1949
    540
  • 1950 to 1959
    345
  • 1960 to 1969
    583
  • 1970 to 1979
    357
  • 1980 to 1989
    302
  • 1990 to 1999
    507
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,021
  • 2010 to 2013
    843
  • 2014 or later
    65

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 02215 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    4,738
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,735
  • 2 vehicles available
    378
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    80

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 02215 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 02215 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 02215.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    588
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,612
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,193
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,794
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,431
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    400
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,511
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    249
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    731
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    538
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    207
  • 90 or more minutes
    67

Summary

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