Welcome to SOMERVILLE, MA 02143
02143 is a densely populated, upscale urban zip code in Somerville, Massachusetts. The population is primarily white, and mostly single. At $450,000 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.
The average family income here is $64,114/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 02143 is $53,228.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 02143 earn an average of $34,851/year. Women earn only $28,283/year.
15,139 people in 02143 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 02143? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 27.6 minutes.
The median age here is 32. There are 12,137 men and 12,377 women. The median age for men is 32 while for women the median age is 32.
To give you a sense of the community, 9,961 people (out of the 24,514 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 10,812 homes, and 780 businesses every day. people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
02143 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Shenyang, China!) and -71 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 19 feet above sea levell.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 02143
Neighborhood Link provides FREE neighborhood websites to over 35,000 neighborhoods, HOAs, condo associations, and other local groups across the US. If your neighborhood isn't listed here yet, contact us and we'll set up your site right away!
Other nearby neighborhoods
Worth Watching
Premier Neighborhoods How to Earn a Star
- Allston
- Allston Board of Trade
- Allston Farmers Market
- Barrington Court
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay
- Boston City Hall Farmers Market
- Boston Copley Square Farmers Market
- Boston Public Market - South Station/Dewey Square
- Boston South End - SOWA Open Market Farmers Market
- Boston University Farmers Market
- Cambridge Central Square Farmers Market
- Cambridge Harvard University Farmers Market
- Cambridgeport
- Charles Square
- Charles Square (Friday Market)
- Charlestown Farmers Market
- Community at Harvard
- Copley Square Farmers Market
- Everett Farmer's Market
- Everett MA Farmers Market
- Frederick Douglass Square Market
- Griswold Street
- Harvard University Farmers' Market
- Mattapan Farmers Market
- Mission Hill Farmers Market
- Peace First
- Sports Equipment for Teens
- Valentine Place
HOA Property Management Information in Somerville, MA
Find An HOA Property Manager
HOA Property Management Resources
- 5 Signs It's Time to Fire Your Association Manager
- How To Select the Right HOA Management Company
- Should You Hire An HOA Management Firm?
- How To Collect Delinquent HOA Dues and Fees
- Should Your HOA Invest Its Reserves?
- What Should You Expect from Your Management Company?
- Understanding Authority is Key to HOA Communication
Real Estate & Home Values in Somerville, MA
Average Home Value in 02143: $450,000
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
Instant Home Value!
Recent Home Value Searches
Demographics
- Total Population: 24,514
- White Population: 19,553
- Black Population: 1,519
- Hispanic Population: 1,879
- Asian Population: 2,766
- Hawaiian Population: 55
- Indian Population: 195
- Male Population: 12,137
- Female Population: 12,377
- Median Age: 32
- Median Age of Males: 32
- Median Age of Females: 32
Geography
- Region: Northeast
- Division: New England
- State: Massachusetts
- CBSA Type: Metropolitan
- CBSA Name: Boston-Cambridge-Quincy MA-NH
- County: Middlesex
- City: Somerville
- Longitude: -71.1
- Latitude: 42.4
- Elevation: 20 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 617
Marital Status
Average Age
The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 14,762
- Drive alone:
- Carpool:
- Public transit:
- Ride bikes or walk:
- Average commute time: 27.6 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 182
- 5 - 9: 902
- 10 - 14: 1,575
- 15 - 19: 2,049
- 20 - 24: 2,178
- 25 - 29: 873
- 30 - 34: 2,982
- 35 - 39: 610
- 40 - 44: 940
- 45 - 59: 1,515
- 60 - 89: 791
- 90 plus: 165
The Economics
- Average House Value: $450,000
- Average Annual Household Income: $66,627
- Businesses: 572
- Employees: 11,432
- Annual Payroll: $420,165,000
- Average Family Income: $64,114
- Median Family Income: $45,095
- Average Income for Men: $34,851
- Average Income for Women: $28,283
The Politics
- Congressional District: 08
- Congressional District Land Area: 40.0
- Sr Senator: Edward J. Markey (D)
- Jr Senator: Elizabeth Warren (D)
- US House Representative: Stephen F. Lynch (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 017
- State FIPS Code: 25
Farmer's Markets in Zip Code 02143
Neighborhood Link provides free websites to thousands of farmer's markets across the US. If you notice a farmers market that isn't listed here yet, contact us and we'll set up a site right away!
Schools in 02143 Zip Code
View all schools in Somerville
- Primary Schools
- Cummings
- 42 Prescott Street
- Somerville, MA 02143
- (617) 625-6600
- Lincoln Park Community
- 50 Thurston St.
- Somerville, MA 02143
- (617) 625-6600
- Middle Schools
- Next Wave Junior High
- 8 Bonair Street
- Somerville, MA 02143
- (617) 625-6600
- High Schools
- Somerville High
- 81 Highland Avenue
- Somerville, MA 02143
- (617) 625-6600
- Other Schools
- Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
- 15 Webster Avenue
- Somerville, MA 02143
- (617) 284-7800
Photos near Zip Code 02143, Somerville, MA
Sex Offender Information
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
In the 02143 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.mass.gov/sorb/community.htm. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
For more information check out the resources listed below: