What to know about ZIP 02661
ZIP code 02661 covers ZIP 02661 with a population of about 3,812.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 59.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the BOSTON (MANCHESTER) media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 02661 covers ZIP 02661 with a population of about 3,812.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 59.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the BOSTON (MANCHESTER) media market.
ZIP 02661 fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (40.4%)). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.
Median household income in ZIP 02661 is about $77,250 — about 3% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 5.7%; unemployment rate near 3.6%; 54.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 20.9 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Professional services, Retail trade, and Construction; about 20.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.6 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $569,100 — about 63% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,488 (about 28% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 81.3% (about 15.9 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 02661, a household would need roughly $157,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $3,656. That is about 103% above the local median household income ($77,250), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.