02536 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 02536 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 02536 is White. The current unemployment level in 02536 is 4.6%.
| Population | 20,909 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.58% |
| Population Density | 727 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,265 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $74,944 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $495,670 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92.48% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 72.51% |
02536 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 18,019 | 92.48% |
| Black | 269 | 1.38% |
| Hispanic | 740 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 293 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 163 | 0.84% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
02536 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 364 | 77.61% |
| Black | 38 | 8.1% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 10.87% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.71% |
| Native American | 8 | 1.71% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
02536 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,104 | 8.18% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,866 | 21.23% |
| High School Diploma | 3,904 | 28.92% |
| No High School Diploma | 177 | 1.31% |
| GED or Alternate | 378 | 2.8% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,972 | 14.61% |
| Associates Degree | 1,034 | 7.66% |
| Masters Degree | 1,508 | 11.17% |
| Professional Degree | 152 | 1.13% |
| Doctorate Degree | 406 | 3.01% |
