Brookline CDP, MA

ZIP 02445 — Economy & Jobs

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Brookline CDP, MA (02445)

Median Income

$145,878

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,065

Wealth inflow

Population

22,568

Unemployment

3.6%

0.1pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,065 for ZIP 02445 (Brookline CDP, MA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.6%-3% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.0%-84% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

4.9%-58% vs US avg

480

Establishments

4,411

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.2%
Construction1.5%
Manufacturing3.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Retail trade7.6%
Transportation, utilities1.3%
Information1.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate9.3%
Professional, scientific, management21.5%
Education, health care, social41.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.5%
Other services3.1%
Public administration1.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 02445 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 10.0%, median income fell 1.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 0.1%.

Median Income

$145,878

+94% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate