02302 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 02302 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 02302 is African American. The current unemployment level in 02302 is 4.6%.
| Population | 35,488 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 3,967 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,423 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $75,280 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $280,500 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 43.78% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 59.42% |
02302 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 13,614 | 43.69% |
| Black | 13,083 | 41.99% |
| Hispanic | 3,704 | 11.89% |
| Asian | 514 | 1.65% |
| Native American | 183 | 0.59% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 60 | 0.19% |
02302 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 868 | 17.8% |
| Black | 3,040 | 62.35% |
| Hispanic | 854 | 17.51% |
| Asian | 79 | 1.62% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.45% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 13 | 0.27% |
02302 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,402 | 7.54% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,904 | 15.62% |
| High School Diploma | 7,000 | 37.65% |
| No High School Diploma | 612 | 3.29% |
| GED or Alternate | 867 | 4.66% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,715 | 14.6% |
| Associates Degree | 1,962 | 10.55% |
| Masters Degree | 977 | 5.25% |
| Professional Degree | 74 | 0.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 79 | 0.42% |