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ZIP 02131 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 02131

02131 has a population of 31,564 with a median age of 38.1 yrs (49.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
53.5%-13% vs US avg
x
Black
23.8%+92% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.9%-51% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
19.9%+6% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.9%-10% vs US avg
x
18–64
65.6%+6% vs US avg
x
65+
14.5%-11% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.8%-3% vs US avg
x
High school
19.9%-24% vs US avg
x
Some college
17.4%-40% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
51.9%+54% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
43.8%-9% vs US avg
x
Never married
40.8%+21% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.3%+0% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.1%
x
Diversity Index
62/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
9.7%-15% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
26.9%+94% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.9%-69% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.2%-9% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.4%+28% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
48.2%+731% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishItalianEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 02131

Poverty Rate
9.7%-15% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.9%-69% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
26.9%+94% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.4%+28% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.2%-9% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.7%-79% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
18.2%+56% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.6%-94% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
48.2%+731% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population31,564
Median age38.1
Poverty rate9.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White53.5%
Hispanic19.9%
Black23.8%
Asian2.9%
Foreign-born26.9%