| ZIP Code | 02149 |
|---|---|
| City | Everett |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 617/857 |
| Elevation | 33 ft |
| Latitude | 42.405938 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.054649 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.84 |
| Below Poverty | 15.3% ▲ 53% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.8% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,826 (6.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,920 (39.7%) |
| Some College | 3,290 (11%) |
| Associates | 3,445 (11.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,809 (6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,733 (25.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,658 ≈ Avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $605,200 ▲ 117% above avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,988/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,541 |
| Vacant Units | 1,279 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,541 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,279 |
| Owner Occupied | 36.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 63.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
ZIP code 02149 is located in Everett, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. With a population of 49,236, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.8 years. Economically, 02149 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $79,658 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02149 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $605,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,988 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 63.5% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 02149 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 37.9%. Residents are moderately educated — 31.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.3%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02149 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 50%.
Overall, ZIP code 02149 in Everett, MA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 49,236 residents, a median household income of $79,658, and a median home value of $605,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.