| ZIP Code | 02446 |
|---|---|
| City | Brookline |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Area Code | 617/857 |
| Elevation | 57 ft |
| Latitude | 42.343499 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.122244 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.9 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.11 |
| Below Poverty | 11.2% ▲ 12% above avg |
| College Grads | 85.8% ▲ 121% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 20% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 239 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,091 (6.1%) |
| Some College | 538 (3%) |
| Associates | 685 (3.8%) |
| Bachelors | 371 (2.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15,073 (83.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $127,519 ▲ 67% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,172,800 ▲ 321% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,757/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,298 |
| Vacant Units | 872 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,298 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 872 |
| Owner Occupied | 36.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 63.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
ZIP code 02446 is located in Brookline, Massachusetts, within Norfolk County. With a population of 31,109, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.9 years. Economically, 02446 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $127,519 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02446 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,172,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,757 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 33% since 2019.
The population of 02446 is majority White (65.12%). Residents are highly educated — 85.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.2%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02446 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 27% — 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 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 02446 in Brookline, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 31,109 residents, a median household income of $127,519, and a median home value of $1,172,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.