02116 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Massachusetts based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 02116 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 02116 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 02116 is 4.6%.
| Population | 22,286 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.71% |
| Population Density | 25,180 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,938 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 22.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $121,967 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $2,868,790 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 72.54% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 39.35% |
02116 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,959 | 72.25% |
| Black | 1,091 | 4.94% |
| Hispanic | 1,775 | 8.04% |
| Asian | 3,135 | 14.19% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 89 | 0.4% |
02116 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 76 | 5.48% |
| Black | 438 | 31.6% |
| Hispanic | 558 | 40.26% |
| Asian | 308 | 22.22% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.07% |
02116 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 195 | 1.34% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,357 | 36.8% |
| High School Diploma | 999 | 6.86% |
| No High School Diploma | 172 | 1.18% |
| GED or Alternate | 123 | 0.84% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 764 | 5.25% |
| Associates Degree | 506 | 3.48% |
| Masters Degree | 3,817 | 26.22% |
| Professional Degree | 1,925 | 13.22% |
| Doctorate Degree | 700 | 4.81% |