02601 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 02601 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 02601 is White. The current unemployment level in 02601 is 3.3%.
| Population | 17,178 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 1,859 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,080 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $57,844 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $48,330 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (March 2024) | 3.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 70.22% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 65.60% |
02601 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,813 | 70.18% |
| Black | 1,998 | 11.87% |
| Hispanic | 2,786 | 16.55% |
| Asian | 178 | 1.06% |
| Native American | 48 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.06% |
02601 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,639 | 69.37% |
| Black | 323 | 8.49% |
| Hispanic | 717 | 18.85% |
| Asian | 95 | 2.5% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.58% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.21% |
02601 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 876 | 9.7% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,510 | 16.71% |
| High School Diploma | 2,647 | 29.3% |
| No High School Diploma | 319 | 3.53% |
| GED or Alternate | 360 | 3.98% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,629 | 18.03% |
| Associates Degree | 827 | 9.15% |
| Masters Degree | 590 | 6.53% |
| Professional Degree | 216 | 2.39% |
| Doctorate Degree | 60 | 0.66% |