02186 can be classified socioeconomically as Upper 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 02186 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 02186 is White. The current unemployment level in 02186 is 4.6%.
| Population | 28,683 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 1,995 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,038 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 18.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $154,125 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $637,930 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 74.19% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 68.75% |
02186 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 20,361 | 74.13% |
| Black | 4,750 | 17.29% |
| Hispanic | 831 | 3.03% |
| Asian | 1,441 | 5.25% |
| Native American | 60 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 24 | 0.09% |
02186 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,994 | 72.71% |
| Black | 572 | 13.89% |
| Hispanic | 217 | 5.27% |
| Asian | 326 | 7.92% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.07% |
02186 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 607 | 3.62% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,382 | 32.12% |
| High School Diploma | 2,581 | 15.41% |
| No High School Diploma | 223 | 1.33% |
| GED or Alternate | 294 | 1.75% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,574 | 9.39% |
| Associates Degree | 1,293 | 7.72% |
| Masters Degree | 3,192 | 19.05% |
| Professional Degree | 1,071 | 6.39% |
| Doctorate Degree | 537 | 3.21% |
