The 02446 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Brookline, MA in Norfolk County in the United States. The current population estimate is 29,862. The median household income is at $98,978, while an estimated 7% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The median age in 02446 is estimated to at 32.8 years, and about 19.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 84.1% of residents in this Massachusetts region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $64,967.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 02446 is $98,978, while the region's mean household income is $146,455. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $64,967. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02446 of $64,967 is approximately 48.46% more than the per capita income in Massachusetts overall of $43,761. An estimated 6.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 27.37% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.6% of the population in 02446 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 16.7% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.3% of 02446 residents earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 7.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 16.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 20.6% |
In ZIP Code 02446, 97.1% of the population graduated high school, while 84.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 53.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 5.8% in this Norfolk County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 5.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 5.2% |
| Associate's degree | 1.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 30.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 53.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02446, 95.4% is one race, while 4.6% are two or more races. Approximately 7.1% of 02446 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02446 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (76.0%), followed by Asian (21.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 21.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 2.6% |
In ZIP Code 02446, 65.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 11.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 13.8% of homes. Lastly, 3.8% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Norfolk County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 65.1% |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 11.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 13.8% |
| Other languages | 3.8% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 02446 in March 2024 comes in at $2,403,407. The March 2024 value is approximately 0% higher than the $2,399,836 median value in October 2023, and 2% higher than the $2,345,926 median value in April 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02446, an estimated 45.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.5% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Norfolk County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | $2,403,407 |
| Feb 2024 | $2,386,193 |
| Jan 2024 | $2,380,016 |
| Dec 2023 | $2,381,084 |
| Nov 2023 | $2,390,203 |
| Oct 2023 | $2,399,836 |
| Sep 2023 | $2,407,232 |
| Aug 2023 | $2,405,873 |
| Jul 2023 | $2,389,639 |
| Jun 2023 | $2,372,268 |
| May 2023 | $2,355,093 |
| Apr 2023 | $2,345,926 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 45.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 02446 are younger than average. The median age of 32.8 years in ZIP Code 02446 is approximately 13.91% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 24.0% of the population in 02446 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.9% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 02446 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 11.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 24.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.1% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 02446 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 29.7% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 02446 is high blood pressure, as approximately 20.4% of adults 18 and older in this Norfolk County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 16.7% |
| High blood pressure | 20.4% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 5.5% |
| Current asthma | 10.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.5% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 5.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.7% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02446 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 97.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 87.3% of those 18 and above in 02446 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 02446 include sleeping less than 7 hours (27.4% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (21.9% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 97.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 70.2% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 71.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 76.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| Current smoking | 7.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 15.3% |
| Obesity | 21.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 27.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02446 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 02446 | 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 02446 | 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 02446, 66.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.9 minutes. Approximately 40.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02446 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 23.2% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 02446 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 1.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.3% |
| Retail trade | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.0% |
| Information | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 23.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 40.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.6% |
| Public administration | 2.3% |