02139 ZIP Code – Cambridge, Massachusetts
02139 is a large ZIP code in Cambridge, Massachusetts, part of Middlesex County with a population of approximately 39,856 residents. The median household income of $117,124 is near the Massachusetts average and well above the national average. At $1,027,300, median home values run well above the national average, with 32.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $2,501 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 15% single-family (decreasing), 50% apartments (increasing), 34% duplex/multi-family.
At 4.1%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. About 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. 77.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The median age is 29.9, below the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 02215, 02142, 02141.
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ZIP 02139 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 02139 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $117k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $1.0M | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,501 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 29.9 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 77.6% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 02215 – Boston
- 02142 – Cambridge
- 02141 – Cambridge
- 02163 – Boston
- 02143 – Somerville
- 02134 – Allston
- 02199 – Boston
- 02116 – Boston
- 02115 – Boston
- 02446 – Brookline
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02215 | BOSTON | 24,522 | $64,138 |
| 02142 | CAMBRIDGE | 4,474 | $150,294 |
| 02141 | CAMBRIDGE | 14,402 | $103,451 |
| 02163 | BOSTON | 1,994 | $67,969 |
| 02143 | SOMERVILLE | 25,329 | $118,440 |