Census ACS · Massachusetts
ZIP Code 02301
ZIP code 02301 is located in Massachusetts with a population of 68,608. The median household income is $72,727 and the median home value is $414,200.
68,608
Population
$72,727
Median Income
$414,200
Median Home Value
35.4
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 26.7% |
| Black | 40.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 1.7% |
Male: 48.2% · Female: 51.8%
Economy & Income
$72,727
Median Household Income
$35,370
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$414,200
Median Home Value
$1,566
Median Rent
50.0%
Homeownership
Education
81.1%
High School+
21.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 02301 in Massachusetts has a population of 68,608 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 02301 is $72,727. The per capita income is $35,370. The poverty rate is 11.6%.
ZIP code 02301 is located in Massachusetts.
More from Massachusetts
Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 02301 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. ZCTAs approximately correspond to USPS ZIP code delivery areas but are built from Census blocks and may not match exactly.
ZIP 02301 stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, at roughly 5,512 people per square mile. ZIP 02301 is a ZIP code in Massachusetts with a population of 68,608.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $72,727 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 11.6%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $414,200, with typical rent around $1,566.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US ZIP codes: 21.7% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 02301: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.