02145 ZIP Code — Somerville, MA

Middlesex County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02145 is located in Somerville, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 1.39 square miles and serves a population of 27,692 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 617/857.

About ZIP code 02145

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 $784,800. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $113,469.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02145 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

27,692

population

1.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02145 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02145

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02145. 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	27,692
Population density	19,922 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	1.39 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	42.3914
Longitude	-71.0927
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	26.4%	23.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	23.1%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	32.5%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	12.8%	20.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

27,692

Population

19,922

People per sq mi

33.5

Median age

$113,469

Median household income

$56,979

Per capita income

$784,800

Median home value

$2,283

Median monthly rent

33.9%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

4,589

Housing units

53.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

576

Under 5

545

583

5–9

551

433

10–14

410

560

15–19

529

1,229

20–24

1,161

4,252

25–34

4,019

2,204

35–44

2,084

1,452

45–54

1,373

828

55–59

783

732

60–64

692

827

65–74

781

366

75–84

346

193

85+

183

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,732	13.5%
18 and over	23,960	86.5%
65 and over	2,696	9.7%
Median age	33.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.7%

Hispanic or Latino 12%

Asian 9.1%

Two or more races 7.9%

Other race 7.4%

Black or African American 4.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	18,482	58.7%
Hispanic or Latino	3,784	12%
Asian	2,860	9.1%
Two or more races	2,491	7.9%
Other race	2,344	7.4%
Black or African American	1,404	4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	104	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.4%	23.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	23.1%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	32.5%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	12.8%	20.9%	14.3%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k+ 20.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	22.5%
$150k–$200k	13.8%
$200k+	20.5%
Median income	$113,469

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 0.6%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k–$300k 1.9%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 63.6%

$1M+ 23.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$784,800
Median rent / month	$2,283
Owner occupied	33.9%
Renter occupied	66.1%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	12.5%
Large apartment buildings	16.9%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	10.7%
2000–2009	0.9%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	56.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	22.1%
2 bedrooms	35.3%
3 bedrooms	27.7%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.2%
1 vehicle	47.6%
2 vehicles	28.1%
3 or more	7.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.2%
Electricity	20.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.7%
Fuel oil	9.8%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,017	34.6%
Cohabiting couple	1,641	14.1%
Male householder, no spouse	2,562	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	3,388	29.2%
Households with children under 18	2,250	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,916	16.5%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.4%	48.9%
Married	36.3%	36.5%
Separated	0.4%	2.6%
Widowed	0.7%	4.6%
Divorced	5.3%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 17.5%

Some college, no degree 10.6%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 30.9%

Graduate / professional 22.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	53.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	261	5.2%
Kindergarten	161	3.2%
Elementary school	1,601	31.9%
High school	869	17.3%
College / grad school	2,121	42.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 26.1%

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Retail trade 8.4%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Construction 5.3%

Manufacturing 5.2%

Other services 5.0%

Information 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Public administration 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.2%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	5.8%
Production & transportation	5.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.7%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	38.7%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	20.5%
Walk	5.2%
Work from home	21.1%
Other means	6.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.7

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 14.2%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 27.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	14.4%
Retirement income	11.9%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.2%
High blood pressure	23.2%
High cholesterol	23.9%
Diabetes	6.9%
Heart disease	3.9%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	16.6%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	4.1%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.4%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	18.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	10.2%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	7.5%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	68.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	361	1.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	40.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.5%
Public insurance	31.3%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	26,571	96.0%
Spanish	4,914	18.5%
Other Indo-European	2,088	7.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2,270	8.5%
Other languages	457	1.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	18,813	67.9%
Born in same state	18,328	66.2%
Born in different state	11,387	41.1%
Foreign born	485	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	8,879	32.1%
Not a US citizen	3,816	43.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4,072	14.7%
French	2,293	8.3%
Arab	692	2.5%
German	622	2.2%
Irish	120	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	95	0.3%
English	94	0.3%
Polish	69	0.2%
Dutch	29	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02145

What city is ZIP code 02145 in?

ZIP code 02145 is primarily assigned to Somerville, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02145 in?

ZIP code 02145 falls within Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 02145 mostly rentals?

66% of occupied units in ZIP code 02145 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02145?

54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02145?

The median home value in ZIP code 02145 is $784,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02145?

The median household income in ZIP code 02145 is $113,469, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 02145 in?

ZIP code 02145 observes the EST timezone.