| ZIP Code | 02145 |
|---|---|
| City | Somerville |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 617/857 |
| Elevation | 26 ft |
| Latitude | 42.391577 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.08991 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 10.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 63.0% ▲ 62% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 612 (3.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,609 (19%) |
| Some College | 1,263 (6.7%) |
| Associates | 1,536 (8.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,114 (5.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,811 (57.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $119,167 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $784,900 ▲ 182% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,377/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,669 |
| Vacant Units | 723 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,669 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 723 |
| Owner Occupied | 34.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 65.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
ZIP code 02145 is located in Somerville, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. With a population of 27,929, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.2 years. Economically, 02145 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $119,167 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02145 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $784,900 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,377 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 65.7% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 02145 is majority White (58.17%). Residents are highly educated — 63.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.7%. Household income has grown by 43% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02145 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 36%.
Overall, ZIP code 02145 in Somerville, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 27,929 residents, a median household income of $119,167, and a median home value of $784,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.