02144 ZIP Code — Somerville, MA

Middlesex County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02144 is located in Somerville, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 1.09 square miles and serves a population of 25,022 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 617/857.

About ZIP code 02144

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $948,800. Renters make up the majority at 64%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($133,627) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 75% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02144 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

25,022

population

1.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02144 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02144

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02144. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Somerville	Acceptable
Somerville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	25,022
Population density	22,956 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	1.09 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.4023
Longitude	-71.1204
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	617/857

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.1%	23.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	23.1%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	37.1%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	20.8%	20.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

25,022

Population

22,956

People per sq mi

31.4

Median age

$133,627

Median household income

$74,129

Per capita income

$948,800

Median home value

$2,521

Median monthly rent

36.2%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

4,640

Housing units

75.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

564

Under 5

580

285

5–9

292

309

10–14

318

327

15–19

336

1,659

20–24

1,706

4,248

25–34

4,366

1,834

35–44

1,884

1,086

45–54

1,117

365

55–59

375

457

60–64

469

716

65–74

736

374

75–84

385

115

85+

119

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,498	10.0%
18 and over	22,524	90.0%
65 and over	2,445	9.8%
Median age	31.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.9%

Asian 9.1%

Two or more races 7.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Black or African American 3.2%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	19,589	74.9%
Asian	2,390	9.1%
Two or more races	2,060	7.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,115	4.3%
Black or African American	835	3.2%
Other race	76	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	72	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.1%	23.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	23.1%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	37.1%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	20.8%	20.9%	14.3%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 4.1%

$50k–$75k 9.7%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k+ 31.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	4.1%
$50k–$75k	9.7%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	12.9%
$200k+	31.2%
Median income	$133,627

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 0.1%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k–$300k 2.3%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

$500k–$1M 47.3%

$1M+ 44.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$948,800
Median rent / month	$2,521
Owner occupied	36.2%
Renter occupied	63.8%
Vacant	5.0%
Single-family detached	10.6%
Large apartment buildings	12.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	2.6%
1980–1989	2.3%
1970–1979	5.3%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	66.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.2%
1 bedroom	17.5%
2 bedrooms	39.3%
3 bedrooms	26.0%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	24.9%
1 vehicle	45.9%
2 vehicles	22.3%
3 or more	6.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.3%
Electricity	12.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
Fuel oil	5.1%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,265	29.1%
Cohabiting couple	1,626	14.5%
Male householder, no spouse	2,759	24.6%
Female householder, no spouse	3,553	31.7%
Households with children under 18	1,560	13.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,899	17.0%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	63.1%	58.9%
Married	30.5%	29.6%
Separated	0.6%	0.6%
Widowed	1.2%	5.5%
Divorced	4.5%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 10.5%

Some college, no degree 7.3%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 38.5%

Graduate / professional 36.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	75.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	372	7.7%
Kindergarten	142	2.9%
Elementary school	926	19.2%
High school	242	5.0%
College / grad school	3,133	65.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.2%

Professional & management 26.3%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Retail trade 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Information 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Other services 3.0%

Construction 2.1%

Public administration 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	78.2%
Service	6.6%
Sales & office	10.5%
Natural resources & construction	1.6%
Production & transportation	3.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.6%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	28.7%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	29.1%
Walk	7.7%
Work from home	25.3%
Other means	6.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.3

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 20.2%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 39.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	14.3%
Retirement income	13.8%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	19.6%
High blood pressure	18.6%
High cholesterol	21.0%
Diabetes	4.7%
Heart disease	3.1%
Stroke	1.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	13.8%
Kidney disease	1.7%
Pulmonary disease	3.0%
Cancer	4.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.8%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	13.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.4%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	6.7%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	5.5%
No health insurance	5.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	75.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	9.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	311	1.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.8%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	32.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.1%
Public insurance	20.5%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	23,878	95.4%
Spanish	1,079	4.5%
Other Indo-European	292	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	564	2.4%
Other languages	182	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,933	83.7%
Born in same state	20,519	82.0%
Born in different state	10,354	41.4%
Foreign born	414	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	4,089	16.3%
Not a US citizen	1,903	46.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4,396	17.6%
French	2,223	8.9%
Arab	664	2.7%
English	403	1.6%
German	343	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	244	1%
Polish	226	0.9%
Norwegian	191	0.8%
Dutch	82	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.8%
Internet access	95.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02144

What city is ZIP code 02144 in?

ZIP code 02144 is primarily assigned to Somerville, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02144 in?

ZIP code 02144 falls within Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02144?

75% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 02144 mostly rentals?

64% of occupied units in ZIP code 02144 are renter-occupied.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02144?

The median household income in ZIP code 02144 is $133,627, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02144?

The median home value in ZIP code 02144 is $948,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 02144 in?

ZIP code 02144 observes the EST timezone.