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Cambridge city, MA

ZIP 02142 — People & Community

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

Wealthy AreaLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 02142

02142 has a population of 4,349 with a median age of 31.8 yrs (56.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
46.8%-24% vs US avg
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Black
5.3%-57% vs US avg
x
Asian
38.5%+553% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.8%-69% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
6.2%-72% vs US avg
x
18–64
86.5%+40% vs US avg
x
65+
7.3%-55% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
High school
0.3%-99% vs US avg
x
Some college
8.3%-71% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
91.3%+171% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
33.8%-30% vs US avg
x
Never married
57.4%+70% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.2%-30% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
1.7%
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
7.3%-37% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
81.7%+487% vs US avg
x
Veterans
0.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Disability
4.5%-66% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.8%-16% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
50.8%+776% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishEuropeanItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 02142

Poverty Rate
7.3%-37% vs US avg
x
Veterans
0.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
81.7%+487% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.8%-16% vs US avg
x
Disability
4.5%-66% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
1.2%-90% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
50.8%+776% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,349
Median age31.8
Poverty rate7.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White46.8%
Hispanic5.8%
Black5.3%
Asian38.5%
Foreign-born81.7%