| ZIP Code | 02141 |
|---|---|
| City | Cambridge |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 339/508/617/781/857/ |
| Elevation | 33 ft |
| Latitude | 42.3703 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.08256 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.99 |
| Below Poverty | 13.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| College Grads | 77.5% ▲ 100% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 25% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 158 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 803 (9.1%) |
| Some College | 311 (3.5%) |
| Associates | 713 (8.1%) |
| Bachelors | 307 (3.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,519 (74%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $120,542 ▲ 58% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $892,600 ▲ 220% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,752/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,128 |
| Vacant Units | 895 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.99 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,128 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 895 |
| Owner Occupied | 27.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 72.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.99 |
ZIP code 02141 is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. With a population of 14,677, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.9 years. Economically, 02141 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $120,542 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02141 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $892,600 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,752 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 72.7% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 02141 is majority White (54.18%). Residents are highly educated — 77.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.8%. Household income has grown by 43% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02141 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 31% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 19%.
Overall, ZIP code 02141 in Cambridge, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 14,677 residents, a median household income of $120,542, and a median home value of $892,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.