The 02142 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Cambridge, MA in Middlesex County in the United States. The current population estimate is 3,676. Approximately 91.1% of residents in this Massachusetts region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $94,000. The median age in the 02142 ZIP Code is 30.9 years, with 11.9% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 3% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $121,484.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 02142 is $121,484, while the region's mean household income is $186,303. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $94,000. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02142 of $94,000 is approximately 114.8% more than the per capita income in Massachusetts overall of $43,761. An estimated 3.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 67.37% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 32.5% of the population in 02142 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 14.3% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.1% of 02142 residents earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 1.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 2.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 32.5% |
In ZIP Code 02142, 99.7% of the population graduated high school, while 91.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 59.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 3.4% in this Middlesex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 3.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 3.0% |
| Associate's degree | 2.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 31.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 59.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02142, 93.6% is one race, while 6.4% are two or more races. Approximately 9.4% of 02142 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02142 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (63.4%), followed by Asian (34.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 34.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.4% |
In ZIP Code 02142, 54.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 8.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 11.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 21.4% of homes. Lastly, 4.5% 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 | 54.8% |
| Spanish | 8.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 11.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 21.4% |
| Other languages | 4.5% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02142, an estimated 32.9% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 12.4% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 2.6% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Middlesex County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 10.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 8.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 32.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 5.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 02142 are younger than average. The median age of 30.9 years in ZIP Code 02142 is approximately 18.9% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 95.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 40.2% of the population in 02142 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.7% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.3% of 02142 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 14.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 40.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 6.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 4.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.2% |
| 85 years and over | 0.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02142 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 96.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 02142 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 96.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02142 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.88 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.45% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.95% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 02142 | 14.91¢/kWh | 13.84¢/kWh | 12.57¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 28.84¢/kWh | 21.04¢/kWh | 18.33¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.62¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 8.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 02142 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.87 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.64 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.07 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.45 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.25 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.55 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.02 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.79 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.53 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.42 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.61 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.32 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 02142, 69.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.8 minutes. Approximately 35.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02142 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 29.4% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 02142 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 11.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Retail trade | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.6% |
| Information | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 29.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 35.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 2.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.3% |
| Public administration | 1.9% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 02142, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 02142 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Middlesex County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 19 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 3 |
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 2 |
| Debt collection | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 15 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 6 |
| Managing an account | 2 |
| Problem with a purchase shown on your statement | 2 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | 2 |
| Other | 3 |