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ZIP 02817 — People & Community

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 02817

02817 has a population of 6,598 with a median age of 43.7 yrs (49.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
88.4%+43% vs US avg
x
Black
0.4%-97% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.4%-76% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
8.3%-56% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.9%-19% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.1%+4% vs US avg
x
65+
18.0%+11% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.8%-21% vs US avg
x
High school
23.0%-12% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.6%+16% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
34.6%+3% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
61.9%+29% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.0%-29% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.3%-20% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.9%
x
Diversity Index
21/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
1.8%-85% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.7%+13% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.4%+41% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.8%-19% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.5%-81% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
25.5%+340% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishEnglishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 02817

Poverty Rate
1.8%-85% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.4%+41% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.7%+13% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.5%-81% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.8%-19% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.1%-86% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.7%-17% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
25.5%+340% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,598
Median age43.7
Poverty rate1.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White88.4%
Hispanic8.3%
Black0.4%
Asian1.4%
Foreign-born15.7%