The 02131 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Roslindale, MA in Suffolk County in the United States. The current population estimate is 34,419. Approximately 44.5% of residents in this Massachusetts region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $38,647. The median age in the 02131 ZIP Code is 38.5 years, with 16.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $80,578, while about 9% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 02131 is $80,578, while the region's mean household income is $99,876. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $38,647. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02131 of $38,647 is approximately 11.69% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 9.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 4.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.2% of the population in 02131 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.0% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 4.8% of 02131 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 9.2% |
In ZIP Code 02131, 89.9% of the population graduated high school, while 44.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 21.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 22.0% in this Suffolk County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 22.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.9% |
| Associate's degree | 5.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 23.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 21.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02131, 96.1% is one race, while 3.9% are two or more races. Approximately 25.1% of 02131 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02131 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (60.9%), followed by Black or African American (30.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60.9% |
| Black or African American | 30.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
| Asian | 3.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 8.4% |
In ZIP Code 02131, 59.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 21.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 15.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes. Lastly, 2.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Suffolk County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 59.0% |
| Spanish | 21.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 15.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 2.6% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02131, an estimated 55.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 9.5% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Suffolk County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 55.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 02131 are older than average. The median age of 38.5 years in ZIP Code 02131 is approximately 1.05% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.8% of the population in 02131 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 15.8% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.0% of 02131 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.7% |
| 85 years and over | 2.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 02131 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 30.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 02131 is high blood pressure, as approximately 26.6% of adults 18 and older in this Suffolk County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 21.1% |
| High blood pressure | 26.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.4% |
| Current asthma | 11.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.5% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 8.5% |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02131 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 87.7% of those 18 and above in 02131 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 02131 include sleeping less than 7 hours (32.0% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (25.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 73.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 73.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 70.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.8% |
| Current smoking | 11.4% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 21.7% |
| Obesity | 25.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 32.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02131 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.93 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.66% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.19% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 02131 | 14.91¢/kWh | 13.84¢/kWh | 12.57¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 29.25¢/kWh | 21.37¢/kWh | 17.99¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 02131 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.93 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.65 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.11 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.41 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.51 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.66 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.95 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.85 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.58 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.52 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.63 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.39 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 02131, 71.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 34.8 minutes. Approximately 33.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02131 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.8% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 02131 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.3% |
| Construction | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Retail trade | 10.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.5% |
| Information | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 33.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.8% |
| Public administration | 5.3% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 02131, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 02131 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Suffolk County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 122 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 116 |
| Checking or savings account | 21 |
| Debt collection | 13 |
| Mortgage | 13 |
| Other | 36 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 120 |
| Improper use of your report | 81 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 34 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 10 |
| Managing an account | 10 |
| Other | 66 |