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ZIP 02122 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 02122

02122 has a population of 23,471 with a median age of 36.6 yrs (49.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
36.5%-41% vs US avg
x
Black
27.3%+120% vs US avg
x
Asian
14.1%+138% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
13.8%-26% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
8.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.8%-15% vs US avg
x
18–64
67.7%+10% vs US avg
x
65+
13.5%-17% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
19.2%+73% vs US avg
x
High school
24.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Some college
18.6%-36% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
37.5%+11% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
38.6%-20% vs US avg
x
Never married
49.6%+47% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.1%-22% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.8%
x
Diversity Index
75/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
14.7%+28% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.1%+160% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.7%-55% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.1%-10% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.3%+89% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
30.3%+423% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishCape VerdeanItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 02122

Poverty Rate
14.7%+28% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.7%-55% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.1%+160% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.3%+89% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.1%-10% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.8%-53% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.5%+84% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
30.3%+423% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population23,471
Median age36.6
Poverty rate14.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White36.5%
Hispanic13.8%
Black27.3%
Asian14.1%
Foreign-born36.1%