02152 ZIP Code — Winthrop, MA
Suffolk County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 02152 is located in Winthrop, Massachusetts, within Suffolk County. It covers approximately 1.66 square miles and serves a population of 19,031 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 617/857.
About ZIP code 02152
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 $563,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
The gap between median ($98,901) 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 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19,031
population
1.66
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
02152 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 02152
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02152. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Winthrop | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,031 |
| Population density | 11,464 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.66 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.22 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.3678 |
| Longitude | -70.9755 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 617/857 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.3% | 37.5% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.0% | 23.6% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.0% | 25.7% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 13.7% | 13.2% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
19,031
Population
11,464
People per sq mi
44.7
Median age
$98,901
Median household income
$57,278
Per capita income
$563,100
Median home value
$1,841
Median monthly rent
56.9%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
5,315
Housing units
43.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
408
Under 5
467
397
5–9
454
426
10–14
487
468
15–19
537
382
20–24
438
1,169
25–34
1,338
1,208
35–44
1,383
1,368
45–54
1,567
632
55–59
723
635
60–64
728
1,021
65–74
1,169
470
75–84
538
288
85+
330
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,400 | 17.9% |
| 18 and over | 15,631 | 82.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,816 | 20.1% |
| Median age | 44.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70.8%
Hispanic or Latino
10.2%
Two or more races
7.2%
Other race
5.2%
Black or African American
3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.6%
Asian
1.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,006 | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,159 | 10.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,519 | 7.2% |
| Other race | 1,108 | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 747 | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 345 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 306 | 1.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.3% | 37.5% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.0% | 23.6% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.0% | 25.7% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 13.7% | 13.2% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
6.0%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
13.8%
$75k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
18.1%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k+
21.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.2% |
| $200k+ | 21.1% |
| Median income | $98,901 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.6%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
0.1%
$150k–$200k
0.3%
$200k–$300k
7.1%
$300k–$500k
31.5%
$500k–$1M
54.7%
$1M+
4.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $563,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,841 |
| Owner occupied | 56.9% |
| Renter occupied | 43.1% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 32.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 18.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 54.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% |
| 3 or more | 9.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.7% |
| Electricity | 16.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.9% |
| Fuel oil | 16.5% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,094 | 37.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 601 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,644 | 19.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,989 | 35.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,968 | 23.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,911 | 35.0% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.5% | 32.3% |
| Married | 45.1% | 38.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 17.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
1.2%
HS graduate
26.6%
Some college, no degree
17.8%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
28.1%
Graduate / professional
15.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 258 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 96 | 2.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,589 | 38.9% |
| High school | 832 | 20.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,315 | 32.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.9%
Professional & management
15.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Finance & real estate
9.0%
Transportation & utilities
8.6%
Retail trade
8.4%
Manufacturing
7.2%
Public administration
5.8%
Other services
4.7%
Construction
4.1%
Information
3.8%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.6% |
| Service | 14.2% |
| Sales & office | 23.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 11.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.0% |
| Government | 15.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 56.5% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 16.8% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 12.9% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.3 |
Poverty
All people
8.2%
Under 18 years
8.9%
18 and over
8.0%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
3.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.9% |
| Retirement income | 24.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 21.4% |
| High blood pressure | 26.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.1% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 23.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.5% |
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 18.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 6.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 72.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.4% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 679 | 4.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 and over | 34.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.0% |
| Public insurance | 32.0% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,156 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 1,311 | 7.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 795 | 4.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 365 | 2.0% |
| Other languages | 81 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,478 | 81.3% |
| Born in same state | 15,124 | 79.5% |
| Born in different state | 11,983 | 63.0% |
| Foreign born | 354 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,553 | 18.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,262 | 63.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,152 | 21.8% |
| French | 1,183 | 6.2% |
| Arab | 846 | 4.4% |
| German | 317 | 1.7% |
| Norwegian | 212 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 110 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 108 | 0.6% |
| English | 38 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 29 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.8% |
| Internet access | 93.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02152
What city is ZIP code 02152 in?
ZIP code 02152 is primarily assigned to Winthrop, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 02152 in?
ZIP code 02152 falls within Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02152?
The median home value in ZIP code 02152 is $563,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 02152?
ZIP code 02152 has an estimated population of 19,031 residents, with a density of 11,485 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 02152?
The median household income in ZIP code 02152 is $98,901, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 02152 in?
ZIP code 02152 observes the EST timezone.