ZIP Code 02446: Population, Income, Housing

State: MA

Total population: 31,310 Household income: $131,963 Rent: $2,873

Overview

Total population

31,310

Rent

$2,873

Year built

1938

Household income

$131,963

Per capita income

$90,791

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.1 persons

Rent over 30% of income

47.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Massachusetts

County

Norfolk County

City

Brookline

Total population

31,310

Adults over 25

21,899

Total households

14,622

Household size

2.1 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$131,963

Per capita income

$90,791

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

47.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$2,873

Year built

1938

Households that rent

62.2%

Households that own

37.8%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.2

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

63.9%

Black

2.6%

Asian

21.6%

Two or more races

10.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

6.4%

Not Hispanic or Latino

93.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

13,124 (71%)

Commute time to work

27 mins

Work from home

5,356 (29%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

6.8%

High school graduate or GED

4.8%

Some college or associate degree

3.1%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

85.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 02446 with: Norfolk County, MA Brookline, MA Boston metro area, MA-NH Massachusetts United States

ZIP 02446

Total population31,310

Rent$2,873

Year built1938

Household income$131,963

Per capita income$90,791

Poverty rate9.6%

Unemployment rateN/A

Norfolk County, MA

Total population730,082

Rent$2,149

Year built1964

Household income$130,739

Per capita income$71,758

Poverty rate6.7%

Unemployment rate3.8%

Brookline, MA

Total population63,266

Rent$2,835

Year built1938

Household income$142,101

Per capita income$96,682

Poverty rate8.7%

Unemployment rateN/A

Boston Metro Area, MA-NH

Total population4,953,354

Rent$2,023

Year built1964

Household income$115,863

Per capita income$63,282

Poverty rate8.9%

Unemployment rate3.7%

Massachusetts State

Total population7,044,056

Rent$1,762

Year built1964

Household income$103,960

Per capita income$57,897

Poverty rate10%

Unemployment rate4%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP02446	CountyNorfolk, MA	CDPBrookline, MA	Metro AreaBoston metro area, MA-NH	StateMassachusetts	CountryUnited States
Total population	31,310	730,082	63,266	4,953,354	7,044,056	334,922,499
Rent	$2,873	$2,149	$2,835	$2,023	$1,762	$1,413
Year built	1938	1964	1938	1964	1964	1980
Household income	$131,963	$130,739	$142,101	$115,863	$103,960	$80,734
Per capita income	$90,791	$71,758	$96,682	$63,282	$57,897	$44,673
Poverty rate	9.6%	6.7%	8.7%	8.9%	10%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.8%	N/A	3.7%	4%	4%

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Summary for 02446

Rent & Income

In 02446, the typical monthly rent is $2,873 and the typical household income is $131,963. Rent here is similar to Brookline CDP and higher than Massachusetts, and household income is lower than Brookline CDP and higher than Massachusetts. The estimated poverty rate is 9.6%, which is higher than the Brookline CDP rate and similar to the Massachusetts rate.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 62.2% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 47.4% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 85.3% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 02446 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 02446 — Poverty

How ZIP 02446 compares in Massachusetts (62 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$2,873	62 / 62	from lower rent	$1,021 – $2,873
Household income	$131,963	10 / 62	from higher income	$48,415 – $172,606
Poverty rate	9.6%	26 / 62	from lower poverty	2.9% – 30.5%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Massachusetts with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 02446

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 62nd out of 62 ZIP Codes in Massachusetts. Across Massachusetts, figures vary from $1,021 in ZIP 01040 up to $2,873 in ZIP 02446.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 02446 stands 10th out of 62 ZIP Codes. Throughout Massachusetts, numbers span from $48,415 in ZIP 01109 up to $172,606 in ZIP 01810.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 26th out of 62 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.9% in ZIP 01810 up to 30.5% in ZIP 01610.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 02446 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,873 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 02446

Annual Household Income: $131,963

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 02446

Estimated Rate: 9.6%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 02446

In ZIP Code 02446, households that rent: 9,099 (62.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	9,099	62.2%
Owner-Occupied	5,523	37.8%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 02446

In ZIP Code 02446, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,309 (47.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	4,309	47.4%
Other renter households	4,790	52.6%
Total renter households	9,099	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 02446

Less than High School: 1,479 people (6.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 1,048 people (4.8%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 688 people (3.1%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 18,684 people (85.3%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 21,899

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.