The 02472 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Watertown, MA in Middlesex County in the United States. The current population estimate is 35,518. Approximately 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $101,397. The median age in 02472 is estimated to at 38.2 years, and about 20.8% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 66.0% of residents in this Massachusetts region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $56,106.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 02472 is $101,397, while the region's mean household income is $124,923. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $56,106. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02472 of $56,106 is approximately 28.21% more than the per capita income in Massachusetts overall of $43,761. An estimated 4.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 48.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.2% of the population in 02472 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.9% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 2.3% of 02472 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 4.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 21.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 15.9% |
In ZIP Code 02472, 95.1% of the population graduated high school, while 66.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 33.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 14.7% in this Middlesex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 14.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 8.8% |
| Associate's degree | 5.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 32.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 33.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02472, 97.5% is one race, while 2.5% are two or more races. Approximately 9.2% of 02472 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02472 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (85.1%), followed by Asian (11.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 3.4% |
In ZIP Code 02472, 70.9% 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 16.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 5.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.8% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Middlesex County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 70.9% |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 16.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 5.0% |
| Other languages | 1.8% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 02472 in February 2024 comes in at $901,617. The February 2024 value is approximately 2% higher than the $881,351 median value in September 2023, and 10% higher than the $822,592 median value in March 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02472, an estimated 45.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 11.9% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 1.6% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Middlesex County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | $901,617 |
| Jan 2024 | $895,743 |
| Dec 2023 | $892,846 |
| Nov 2023 | $890,902 |
| Oct 2023 | $886,866 |
| Sep 2023 | $881,351 |
| Aug 2023 | $873,628 |
| Jul 2023 | $864,924 |
| Jun 2023 | $853,203 |
| May 2023 | $840,018 |
| Apr 2023 | $828,690 |
| Mar 2023 | $822,592 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 45.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 02472 are older than average. The median age of 38.2 years in ZIP Code 02472 is approximately 0.26% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 22.4% of the population in 02472 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.6% of 02472 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 22.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 2.6% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 02472 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 31.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 02472 is high blood pressure, as approximately 23.6% of adults 18 and older in this Middlesex County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 20.7% |
| High blood pressure | 23.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.0% |
| Current asthma | 10.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.1% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 6.3% |
| High cholesterol | 31.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02472 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 96.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 88.7% of those 18 and above in 02472 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 02472 include sleeping less than 7 hours (27.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (23.2% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 96.8% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 73.0% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 72.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 77.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| Current smoking | 8.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 15.9% |
| Obesity | 23.2% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 27.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02472 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.83 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.23% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.71% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 02472 | 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 02472 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.82 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.59 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.95 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.36 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.41 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.42 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.84 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.86 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.51 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.46 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.49 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.29 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 02472, 75.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.0 minutes. Approximately 33.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02472 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 20.7% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 02472 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Retail trade | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.3% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 20.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 33.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.2% |
| Public administration | 4.1% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 02472, debt collection have received the most complaints in 02472 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Middlesex County region was attempts to collect debt not owed.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Debt collection | 15 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 12 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 5 |
| Mortgage | 5 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 4 |
| Other | 5 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 14 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 12 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 5 |
| Fraud or scam | 3 |
| Managing an account | 2 |
| Other | 10 |