ZIP Code 02474 Demographics & Data

About Arlington, MA (ZIP Code 02474)

Massachusetts

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 02474

The 02474 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Arlington, MA in Middlesex County in the United States. The current population estimate is 27,878. Median househould income is approximately $112,150, and an estimated 3% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 02474 is estimated to at 39.3 years, and about 18.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 71.1% of residents in this Massachusetts region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $57,412.

Population in 02474

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 02474 is 27,878.

Arlington, MA

The 02474 ZIP Code is associated with Arlington, MA in Middlesex County.

Area Codes associated with 02474

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 02474 include 339, and 781.

Sunrise / Sunset in 02474

Sunrise: 7:01 am
Sunset: 5:57 pm
Sunrise in 02474 7:01 am
Sunrise in 02474 5:57 pm

Weather forecast for 02474

Overnight's forecast for 02474: Clear, with a low around 35. North wind around 8 mph.

Current air quality in 02474

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 02474 Good

Internet in 02474

In ZIP Code 02474, about 94.6% of households have a computer, while 92.3% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 02474

Males comprise about 46.6% of the overall population in ZIP Code 02474, while females account for approximately 53.4%.

Health Insurance in 02474

Approximately 2.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 02474 (Arlington, MA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 02474

The median household income in ZIP Code 02474 is $112,150, while the region's mean household income is $136,219. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $57,412. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02474 of $57,412 is approximately 31.19% more than the per capita income in Massachusetts overall of $43,761. An estimated 2.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 70.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.8% of the population in 02474 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 19.9% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.6% of 02474 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 02474. 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 02474

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 3.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 4.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 5.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 11.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 19.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 14.8%
$200,000 or more per year 21.8%

Education levels in ZIP Code 02474

In ZIP Code 02474, 96.9% of the population graduated high school, while 71.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 41.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 11.9% in this Middlesex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 02474

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 11.9%
Some college, no degree 10.1%
Associate's degree 3.8%
Bachelor's degree 29.5%
Graduate or professional degree 41.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 02474. 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 02474

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02474, 96.2% is one race, while 3.8% are two or more races. Approximately 5.4% of 02474 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02474 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (83.1%), followed by Asian (15.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 02474

Industry Percent
White 83.1%
Black or African American 3.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 15.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 02474

In ZIP Code 02474, 78.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 9.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 7.8% of homes. Lastly, 1.6% 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 in 02474

Language Spoken Percent
English only 78.1%
Spanish 3.0%
Other Indo-European languages 9.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 7.8%
Other languages 1.6%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 02474

The median home value in ZIP Code 02474 in July 2024 comes in at $1,148,445. The July 2024 value is approximately 4% higher than the $1,109,394 median value in February 2024, and 7% higher than the $1,068,583 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02474, an estimated 42.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.5% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Middlesex County region.

Home Values in 02474

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $1,148,445
Jun 2024 $1,151,045
May 2024 $1,147,311
Apr 2024 $1,134,287
Mar 2024 $1,120,311
Feb 2024 $1,109,394
Jan 2024 $1,105,292
Dec 2023 $1,103,994
Nov 2023 $1,101,742
Oct 2023 $1,094,458
Sep 2023 $1,083,292
Aug 2023 $1,068,583

Median Home Values Over Time

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Age of Housing in 02474

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.9%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 3.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 1.7%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 9.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 9.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 18.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 7.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 42.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 02474. 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 02474

Residents of ZIP Code 02474 are older than average. The median age of 39.3 years in ZIP Code 02474 is approximately 3.15% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.7% of the population in 02474 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 02474 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 02474. 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 02474

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.2%
5 to 9 years 5.8%
10 to 14 years 4.7%
15 to 19 years 5.2%
20 to 24 years 3.4%
25 to 34 years 16.7%
35 to 44 years 15.8%
45 to 54 years 13.8%
55 to 59 years 6.4%
60 to 64 years 6.1%
65 to 74 years 8.1%
75 to 84 years 5.1%
85 years and over 1.6%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 02474 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 02474. 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 02474

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 02474 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02474 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 97.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 02474 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 02474

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 97.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 02474. 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 02474. 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 02474

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 02474 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02474 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.85 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.72% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.4% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

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Electricity Rates in 02474

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 02474 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

Solar Power in 02474

Month ZIP Code 02474 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.85 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.57 3 6.31
Mar 4.71 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.56 5.13 7.3
May 5.54 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.22 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.03 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.79 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.57 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.44 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.59 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.31 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 02474. This visualizes solar power levels in 02474 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 02474

In 02474, 74.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 34.0 minutes. Approximately 29.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02474 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 23.7% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 02474 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 02474. 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 02474

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.3%
Construction 2.6%
Manufacturing 9.1%
Wholesale trade 1.0%
Retail trade 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.1%
Information 3.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 23.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 29.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.4%
Other services, except public administration 5.3%
Public administration 3.3%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 02474 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 02474, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 02474 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.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 02474. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 02474

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 18
Credit card or prepaid card 16
Checking or savings account 11
Mortgage 11
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 10
Other 18
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 02474

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 22
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 10
Improper use of your report 8
Managing an account 8
Other features, terms, or problems 6
Other 30
* 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 02474. 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.