01603 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 01603 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 01603 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 01603 is 4.6%.
| Population | 20,678 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.02% |
| Population Density | 4,357 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,214 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,166 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $283,310 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 53.57% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 44.9% |
01603 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,033 | 53.57% |
| Black | 2,324 | 10.35% |
| Hispanic | 5,440 | 24.22% |
| Asian | 2,552 | 11.36% |
| Native American | 114 | 0.51% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
01603 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,080 | 25.6% |
| Black | 669 | 15.86% |
| Hispanic | 1,972 | 46.74% |
| Asian | 484 | 11.47% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.33% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
01603 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 783 | 7.76% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,509 | 14.95% |
| High School Diploma | 3,578 | 35.44% |
| No High School Diploma | 371 | 3.67% |
| GED or Alternate | 389 | 3.85% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,560 | 15.45% |
| Associates Degree | 899 | 8.9% |
| Masters Degree | 844 | 8.36% |
| Professional Degree | 101 | 1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 62 | 0.61% |
