Cambridge, MA 02138

Population 35,661

02138 is zip code located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The population is 35,661, making 02138 the 2nd largest zipcode in Cambridge and the 8th largest in Middlesex County.

There are 5 public schools in 02138 with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Cambridge is very low , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 02138. Unemployment in 02138 is low.

Zip codes within Cambridge include 02139 and 02140.

Cambridge Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good

Crime Rate

22.28% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

241 Found nearby

Unemployment

Low 2.5%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in 02138, MA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates 02138's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
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  • Good news! No offenders found in 02138.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 02138.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    11.8%
  • Rented
    52.8%
  • Owned
    35.5%

285 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Cambridge, MA issued 285 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 285 permits, 31 were issued for single family homes and 254 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Cambridge, MA issued 995 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 995 permits, 16 were issued for single family homes and 979 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $2,450
  • 1 Bedroom: $2,700
  • 2 Bedrooms: $3,260
  • 3 Bedrooms: $4,030
  • 4 Bedrooms: $4,420

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Environmental Hazards

241 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (239/253)
    Cambridge, MA has 94.47% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Cambridge, MA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.78 Average
    Cambridge, MA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 30.12°
  • February 32.97°
  • March 40.45°
  • April 50.85°
  • May 59.96°
  • June 68°
  • July 75.38°
  • August 73.16°
  • September 66.15°
  • October 55.72°
  • November 45.58°
  • December 31.62°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Cambridge, MA

Earthquakes
Cambridge, MA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Cambridge, MA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Cambridge, MA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Cambridge, MA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 02138: $84,305

Unemployment

Unemployment in Cambridge is 2.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 11.62%
White Collar - 88.38%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Charlie Baker
  • Sen. Edward J. Markey
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren

City Representatives

  • Katherine Clark
  • Michael E. Capuano

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