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ZIP 02542 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 02542

02542 has a population of 854 with a median age of 26.0 yrs (52.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
86.5%+40% vs US avg
x
Black
2.2%-82% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
6.6%-65% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.5%+20% vs US avg
x
18–64
73.5%+19% vs US avg
x
65+
0.0%
x
Education
Less than HS
4.1%-63% vs US avg
x
High school
17.9%-32% vs US avg
x
Some college
41.6%+44% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
36.4%+8% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
70.4%+46% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.2%-25% vs US avg
x
Divorced
4.4%-57% vs US avg
x
Diversity Index
24/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
0.8%-93% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.8%+78% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.6%-7% vs US avg
x
Disability
4.7%-65% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.4%-9% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
63.3%+992% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 02542

Poverty Rate
0.8%-93% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.6%-7% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.8%+78% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.4%-9% vs US avg
x
Disability
4.7%-65% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
0.9%-89% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.3%-3% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.9%-91% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
63.3%+992% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population854
Median age26.0
Poverty rate0.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White86.5%
Hispanic6.6%
Black2.2%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born24.8%