ZIP Code 02145 -- Somerville, MA
Middlesex | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- Households here earn 1.7x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
- Home prices are 6.7x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
- 29.43% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 02145
ZIP code 02145 in Somerville, Massachusetts is a unknown area with a population of 27,495. The median household income is $123,755, which is This is 65% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $828,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 6.7x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 257.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 33.30 years. Approximately 57.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Middlesex, MA.
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This is 65% above the national median of $75,000.
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Housing is expensive relative to income
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 02145 is 157.5% above the national average of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 02145
ZIP code 02145 (Somerville, MA) has a total population of 27,495 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 33.30 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 02145 is $123,755 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 65% above the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 02145 is primarily located in Somerville, Massachusetts (MA). It falls within Middlesex County.
The median home value in ZIP code 02145 is $828,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $2,398.
The median age in ZIP code 02145 is 33.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.
ZIP code 02145 has a cost of living index of 257.49 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 02145, 57.38% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 27.21% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 02145 is 3.22%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 29.43% of workers work from home.
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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.