01606 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 01606 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 01606 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 01606 is 4.6%.
| Population | 22,636 |
| Population Growth Rate | 18.11% |
| Population Density | 3,794 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,318 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $74,765 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $382,110 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 68.27% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 33.52% |
01606 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 16,030 | 68.27% |
| Black | 2,851 | 12.14% |
| Hispanic | 3,074 | 13.09% |
| Asian | 1,527 | 6.5% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
01606 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,385 | 29.16% |
| Black | 1,457 | 30.67% |
| Hispanic | 1,675 | 35.26% |
| Asian | 219 | 4.61% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
01606 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 724 | 5.56% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,302 | 25.36% |
| High School Diploma | 3,266 | 25.09% |
| No High School Diploma | 160 | 1.23% |
| GED or Alternate | 348 | 2.67% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,512 | 11.61% |
| Associates Degree | 1,623 | 12.47% |
| Masters Degree | 1,707 | 13.11% |
| Professional Degree | 209 | 1.61% |
| Doctorate Degree | 167 | 1.28% |