| ZIP Code | 02150 |
|---|---|
| City | Chelsea |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 617/857 |
| Elevation | 28 ft |
| Latitude | 42.396824 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.031348 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.5 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.86 |
| Below Poverty | 20.2% ▲ 102% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.4% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.8% ▲ 80% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,644 (8.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,845 (38.5%) |
| Some College | 2,155 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 1,947 (9.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,192 (5.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,618 (27.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,122 ≈ Avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $476,500 ▲ 71% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,861/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,162 |
| Vacant Units | 640 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,162 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 640 |
| Owner Occupied | 29.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 70.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
ZIP code 02150 is located in Chelsea, Massachusetts, within Suffolk County. With a population of 39,444, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.5 years. Economically, 02150 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,122 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02150 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $476,500 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,861 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 70.8% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 02150 is majority Hispanic (65.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.2%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02150 stands at 8.8%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 46%.
Overall, ZIP code 02150 in Chelsea, MA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 39,444 residents, a median household income of $72,122, and a median home value of $476,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.