ZIP Code 02446 Demographics & Data

About Brookline, MA (ZIP Code 02446)

Massachusetts

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 02446

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.

Population in 02446

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 02446 is 29,862.

Brookline, MA

The 02446 ZIP Code is associated with Brookline, MA in Norfolk County.

Area Codes associated with 02446

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 02446 include 617, and 857.

Sunrise / Sunset in 02446

Sunrise: 6:55 am
Sunset: 4:12 pm
Sunrise in 02446 6:55 am
Sunrise in 02446 4:12 pm

Weather forecast for 02446

Tonight's forecast for 02446: A slight chance of rain before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Current air quality in 02446

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 02446 Good

Internet in 02446

In ZIP Code 02446, about 96.6% of households have a computer, while 93.4% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 02446

Males comprise about 46.9% of the overall population in ZIP Code 02446, while females account for approximately 53.1%.

Health Insurance in 02446

Approximately 2.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 02446 (Brookline, MA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 02446

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 Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 02446. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 02446

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%

Education levels in ZIP Code 02446

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 Attained in 02446

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%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 02446. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 02446

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%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 02446. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 02446

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%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 02446

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 in 02446

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%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 02446. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 02446

The median home value in ZIP Code 02446 in July 2024 comes in at $2,410,173. The July 2024 value is approximately 2% higher than the $2,354,508 median value in February 2024, and 2% higher than the $2,373,926 median value in August 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.

Home Values in 02446

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $2,410,173
Jun 2024 $2,412,822
May 2024 $2,407,315
Apr 2024 $2,392,192
Mar 2024 $2,371,494
Feb 2024 $2,354,508
Jan 2024 $2,348,413
Dec 2023 $2,349,467
Nov 2023 $2,358,465
Oct 2023 $2,367,970
Sep 2023 $2,375,267
Aug 2023 $2,373,926

Median Home Values Over Time

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Age of Housing in 02446

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%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 02446. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 02446

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 Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 02446. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 02446

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%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 02446 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 02446. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 02446

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 02446 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02446 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 97.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 02446 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 02446

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 97.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 02446. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 02446. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 02446

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 02446 [6]

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).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 02446. This visualizes electricity rates in 02446 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 02446

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 02446 14.91¢/kWh 13.84¢/kWh 12.57¢/kWh
Massachusetts 29.17¢/kWh 20.7¢/kWh 18.03¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.47¢/kWh 8.51¢/kWh

Solar Power in 02446

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
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 02446. This visualizes solar power levels in 02446 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 02446

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.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 02446. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 02446

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%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 02446 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 02446, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 02446 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Norfolk County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 02446. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 02446

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Checking or savings account 25
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 20
Debt collection 15
Credit reporting or credit repair services 14
Credit card or prepaid card 11
Other 28
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 02446

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 21
Managing an account 14
Improper use of your report 12
Opening an account 8
False statements or representation 7
Other 51
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 02446. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.