The 02135 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Brighton, MA in Suffolk County in the United States. The current population estimate is 44,951. Approximately 68.2% of residents in this Massachusetts region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $43,482. The median age in the 02135 ZIP Code is 30.0 years, with 14.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is approximately $78,416, and an estimated 11% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 02135 is $78,416, while the region's mean household income is $93,862. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $43,482. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02135 of $43,482 is approximately 0.64% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 10.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately11.58% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.2% of the population in 02135 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.6% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 5.0% of 02135 residents earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 7.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 22.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.7% |
In ZIP Code 02135, 93.6% of the population graduated high school, while 68.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 28.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 11.2% in this Suffolk County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 11.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 10.8% |
| Associate's degree | 3.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 40.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 28.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02135, 97.0% is one race, while 3.0% are two or more races. Approximately 12.7% of 02135 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02135 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (74.6%), followed by Asian (14.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
| Asian | 14.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 6.4% |
In ZIP Code 02135, 65.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 10.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 13.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 9.6% of homes. Lastly, 1.4% 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 | 65.0% |
| Spanish | 10.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 13.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 9.6% |
| Other languages | 1.4% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 02135 in February 2024 comes in at $866,389. The February 2024 value is approximately -2% lower than the $883,021 median value in September 2023, and -5% lower than the $913,146 median value in March 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02135, an estimated 39.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.3% 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.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | $866,389 |
| Jan 2024 | $856,628 |
| Dec 2023 | $850,248 |
| Nov 2023 | $856,023 |
| Oct 2023 | $868,316 |
| Sep 2023 | $883,021 |
| Aug 2023 | $893,973 |
| Jul 2023 | $902,694 |
| Jun 2023 | $911,203 |
| May 2023 | $915,202 |
| Apr 2023 | $913,218 |
| Mar 2023 | $913,146 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 39.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 02135 are younger than average. The median age of 30.0 years in ZIP Code 02135 is approximately 21.26% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 89.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 38.0% of the population in 02135 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 02135 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 13.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 38.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 2.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 2.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.7% |
| 85 years and over | 2.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02135 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.86 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.96% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.25% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 02135 | 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 02135 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.89 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.59 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.91 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.56 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.52 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.49 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.77 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.84 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.46 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.39 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.53 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.4 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 02135, 76.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.9 minutes. Approximately 35.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02135 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 20.2% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 02135 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Retail trade | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.3% |
| Information | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 20.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 35.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 2.0% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 02135, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 02135 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account 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 | 61 |
| Checking or savings account | 25 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 20 |
| Debt collection | 15 |
| Student loan | 15 |
| Other | 44 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 34 |
| Improper use of your report | 24 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 16 |
| Managing an account | 14 |
| Dealing with your lender or servicer | 11 |
| Other | 81 |