Area Code 508 Map & Demographics

Area Code 508 Map

Area Code 508 Map

Area Code 508 Overview

$57,198
PER CAPITA INCOME
$131,693
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$107,408
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,159
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
84.59
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,788,783
TOTAL POPULATION
1,367,380
MALE POPULATION
1,421,403
FEMALE POPULATION
96.20
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.95
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
1,491,878
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Income in Area Code 508

Income Overview in Area Code 508

Per Capita Income in Area Code 508 is $57,198, while median incomes of families and households are $131,693 and $107,408 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,788,783$57,198
Median Family Income704,554$131,693
Mean Family Income704,554$31,894,864
Median Household Income1,092,509$107,408
Mean Household Income1,092,509$27,214,041
Income Deficit704,554$10,159
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,788,78330.48%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,788,78369.52¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,788,78384.59

Earnings by Sex in Area Code 508

Average Earnings in Area Code 508 are $56,061, $69,498 for men and $45,544 for women, a difference of 34.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Area Code 508
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male828,103 (51.7%)$69,498
Female774,673 (48.3%)$45,544
Total1,602,776 (100.0%)$56,061

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 508

The most common earnings brackets in Area Code 508 are $100,000+ for men (230,606 | 27.9%) and $100,000+ for women (118,028 | 15.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 508
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less33,025 (4.0%)42,951 (5.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99922,580 (2.7%)31,446 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49925,027 (3.0%)29,496 (3.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99917,587 (2.1%)20,983 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49920,130 (2.4%)26,239 (3.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99913,915 (1.7%)18,616 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,49915,381 (1.9%)20,019 (2.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99911,505 (1.4%)16,050 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49913,593 (1.6%)19,772 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99917,492 (2.1%)22,808 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99929,568 (3.6%)41,876 (5.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99932,478 (3.9%)42,315 (5.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99929,851 (3.6%)36,518 (4.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99933,488 (4.0%)34,995 (4.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99934,418 (4.2%)34,165 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99930,562 (3.7%)30,035 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99961,259 (7.4%)56,989 (7.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99949,635 (6.0%)46,347 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999106,003 (12.8%)85,025 (11.0%)
$100,000+230,606 (27.9%)118,028 (15.2%)
Total828,103 (100.0%)774,673 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 508

Average earnings in Area Code 508 are $15,062,383 for men and $9,844,404 for women, a difference of 34.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $17,741,736, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $5,094,078. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $14,085,171, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $2,395,187.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 508
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$5,094,078$2,395,187
High School Diploma$8,880,831$5,147,307
College or Associate's Degree$10,973,182$6,891,969
Bachelor's Degree$16,342,788$10,455,437
Graduate Degree$17,741,736$14,085,171
Total$15,062,383$9,844,404

Family Income in Area Code 508

Family Income Brackets in Area Code 508

According to the Area Code 508 family income data, there are 34,728,876 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 4,929.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,523,246 families (216.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Area Code 508
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,842,171403.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991,523,246216.2%
$15,000 to $24,9994,180,823593.4%
$25,000 to $34,9995,270,064748.0%
$35,000 to $49,9998,551,8761,213.8%
$50,000 to $74,99915,562,1892,208.8%
$75,000 to $99,99915,007,0002,130.0%
$100,000 to $149,99927,481,1293,900.5%
$150,000 to $199,99920,819,5712,955.0%
$200,000+34,728,8764,929.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 508

7+ person families (8,032 | 1.1%) account for the highest median family income in Area Code 508 with $180,156 per family, while 2-person families (321,534 | 45.6%) have the highest median income of $55,816 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 508
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families321,534 (45.6%)$111,633
3-Person Families167,455 (23.8%)$136,320
4-Person Families139,850 (19.9%)$158,027
5-Person Families52,054 (7.4%)$168,537
6-Person Families15,629 (2.2%)$174,209
7+ Person Families8,032 (1.1%)$180,156
Total704,554 (100.0%)$131,693

Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 508

The median family income in Area Code 508 is $131,693, with families comprising 3+ earners (107,122) having the highest median family income of $186,332, while families with no earners (91,870) have the lowest median family income of $63,855, accounting for 15.2% and 13.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 508
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners91,870 (13.0%)$63,855
1 Earner196,485 (27.9%)$98,431
2 Earners309,077 (43.9%)$159,843
3+ Earners107,122 (15.2%)$186,332
Total704,554 (100.0%)$131,693

Household Income in Area Code 508

Household Income Brackets in Area Code 508

With 42,577,261 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Area Code 508, accounting for 3,897.2% of all households. In contrast, only 5,925,769 households (542.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Area Code 508
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007,418,136679.0%
$10,000 to $14,9995,925,769542.4%
$15,000 to $24,99911,510,6751,053.6%
$25,000 to $34,99911,764,1371,076.8%
$35,000 to $49,99917,047,5101,560.4%
$50,000 to $74,99930,702,7802,810.3%
$75,000 to $99,99923,562,1422,156.7%
$100,000 to $149,99937,766,9443,456.9%
$150,000 to $199,99925,860,7812,367.1%
$200,000+42,577,2613,897.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 508

The median household income in Area Code 508 is $107,408, with the highest median household income of $133,963 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 431,305 households (39.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $63,603, with 26,915 households (2.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 508
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years26,915 (2.5%)$63,603
25 to 44 Years325,918 (29.8%)$122,211
45 to 64 Years431,305 (39.5%)$133,963
65+ Years308,371 (28.2%)$69,089
Total1,092,509 (100.0%)$107,408

Poverty in Area Code 508

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 508

With 8.5% poverty level for males and 10.2% for females among the residents of Area Code 508, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9,340 males (13.4%) and 15,241 females (14.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 508
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9,340 (13.4%)8,385 (12.3%)
5 Years1,862 (12.5%)1,371 (9.7%)
6 to 11 Years10,205 (11.0%)9,884 (11.2%)
12 to 14 Years5,601 (10.8%)5,247 (11.1%)
15 Years1,813 (10.2%)1,934 (11.3%)
16 and 17 Years3,721 (10.6%)2,865 (8.6%)
18 to 24 Years14,629 (12.9%)15,241 (14.1%)
25 to 34 Years13,265 (7.4%)21,536 (12.1%)
35 to 44 Years10,624 (6.3%)16,899 (9.8%)
45 to 54 Years10,779 (6.0%)13,279 (7.2%)
55 to 64 Years14,307 (7.4%)16,669 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years9,503 (7.1%)13,864 (9.0%)
75 Years and over6,743 (8.5%)13,408 (11.6%)
Total112,392 (8.5%)140,582 (10.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 508

According to the poverty statistics in Area Code 508, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.0% of males and 92.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 508
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years60,305 (86.6%)59,489 (87.6%)
5 Years13,036 (87.5%)12,821 (90.3%)
6 to 11 Years82,776 (89.0%)78,330 (88.8%)
12 to 14 Years46,017 (89.1%)41,867 (88.9%)
15 Years15,975 (89.8%)15,116 (88.7%)
16 and 17 Years31,375 (89.4%)30,553 (91.4%)
18 to 24 Years99,120 (87.1%)92,632 (85.9%)
25 to 34 Years165,763 (92.6%)156,591 (87.9%)
35 to 44 Years158,100 (93.7%)154,820 (90.2%)
45 to 54 Years167,679 (94.0%)170,222 (92.8%)
55 to 64 Years178,570 (92.6%)182,585 (91.6%)
65 to 74 Years124,181 (92.9%)139,975 (91.0%)
75 Years and over72,864 (91.5%)102,473 (88.4%)
Total1,215,761 (91.5%)1,237,474 (89.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 508

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Area Code 508 show that 2.8% or 14,716 of the total 521,496 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 10.0%, comprising of 130 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.5%, which includes 7,862 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 508
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children301,098 (97.5%)7,862 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children174,378 (97.2%)5,096 (2.8%)
3 or 4 Children30,132 (94.9%)1,628 (5.1%)
5 or more Children1,172 (90.0%)130 (10.0%)
Total506,780 (97.2%)14,716 (2.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 508

According to the poverty data in Area Code 508, 10.4% or 5,383 single-father households and 18.8% or 24,665 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 830 households (25.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 442 households (55.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 508
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children1,657 (6.7%)4,221 (7.5%)
1 or 2 Children2,866 (12.3%)15,786 (24.1%)
3 or 4 Children830 (25.3%)4,216 (45.3%)
5 or more Children30 (12.6%)442 (55.4%)
Total5,383 (10.4%)24,665 (18.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 508

The poverty data for Area Code 508 shows that 14,716 of the married-couple family households (2.8%) and 30,048 of the single-parent households (16.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 130 households (10.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 472 household (45.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 508
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children7,862 (2.5%)5,878 (7.3%)
1 or 2 Children5,096 (2.8%)18,652 (21.0%)
3 or 4 Children1,628 (5.1%)5,046 (40.1%)
5 or more Children130 (10.0%)472 (45.5%)
Total14,716 (2.8%)30,048 (16.4%)

Race in Area Code 508

The most populous races in Area Code 508 are White / Caucasian (2,094,326 | 75.1%), Hispanic or Latino (329,855 | 11.8%), and Two or more Races (212,784 | 7.6%).
Race in Area Code 508
Race# Population% Population
Asian152,3665.5%
Black / African American159,7705.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific1,3430.1%
Hispanic or Latino329,85511.8%
Native / Alaskan6,1830.2%
White / Caucasian2,094,32675.1%
Two or more Races212,7847.6%
Some other Race162,0115.8%
Total2,788,783100.0%

Ancestry in Area Code 508

The most populous ancestries reported in Area Code 508 are Irish (526,894 | 18.9%), Italian (310,795 | 11.1%), English (295,830 | 10.6%), Portuguese (194,602 | 7.0%), and French (168,561 | 6.0%), together accounting for 53.7% of all Area Code 508 residents.
Ancestry in Area Code 508
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan3040.0%
African12,5770.4%
Alaska Native50.0%
Albanian7,0250.3%
Aleut810.0%
Alsatian540.0%
American97,6063.5%
Apache1420.0%
Arab27,4371.0%
Argentinean2,5540.1%
Armenian11,3730.4%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac2310.0%
Australian1,0090.0%
Austrian5,2390.2%
Bahamian3360.0%
Bangladeshi9850.0%
Barbadian1,2370.0%
Basque3950.0%
Belgian1,9360.1%
Belizean820.0%
Bermudan1170.0%
Bhutanese8,3210.3%
Blackfeet1,0790.0%
Bolivian7550.0%
Brazilian46,1621.7%
British12,1840.4%
British West Indian9940.0%
Bulgarian1,8370.1%
Burmese11,9640.4%
Cajun2390.0%
Cambodian4040.0%
Canadian16,1920.6%
Cape Verdean45,6551.6%
Carpatho Rusyn100.0%
Celtic7010.0%
Central American47,8801.7%
Central American Indian3,4060.1%
Cherokee2,0520.1%
Cheyenne930.0%
Chickasaw720.0%
Chilean1,4820.1%
Chinese180.0%
Chippewa1740.0%
Choctaw1290.0%
Colombian7,6850.3%
Comanche90.0%
Costa Rican9200.0%
Cree1640.0%
Creek1600.0%
Croatian9010.0%
Cuban5,6240.2%
Cypriot2860.0%
Czech4,7070.2%
Czechoslovakian1,4810.1%
Danish5,3640.2%
Delaware280.0%
Dominican80,3042.9%
Dutch12,7960.5%
Dutch West Indian70.0%
Eastern European13,0320.5%
Ecuadorian10,6280.4%
Egyptian3,8190.1%
English295,83010.6%
Estonian4320.0%
Ethiopian1,6850.1%
European31,1091.1%
Fijian70.0%
Filipino3,0730.1%
Finnish9,8170.4%
French168,5616.0%
French American Indian4460.0%
French Canadian93,9713.4%
German148,7895.3%
German Russian120.0%
Ghanaian6,8470.3%
Greek27,2311.0%
Guamanian / Chamorro6440.0%
Guatemalan22,0830.8%
Guyanese5150.0%
Haitian28,8551.0%
Honduran6,0170.2%
Hopi370.0%
Houma160.0%
Hungarian7,2040.3%
Icelander3950.0%
Indian (Asian)54,3931.9%
Indonesian1910.0%
Inupiat190.0%
Iranian3,6600.1%
Iraqi1,5590.1%
Irish526,89418.9%
Iroquois3550.0%
Israeli1,3540.1%
Italian310,79511.1%
Jamaican10,2630.4%
Japanese5,4010.2%
Jordanian5920.0%
Kenyan2,7730.1%
Kiowa390.0%
Korean9,2650.3%
Laotian1,2540.0%
Latvian1,5200.1%
Lebanese13,0920.5%
Liberian9900.0%
Lithuanian16,9810.6%
Lumbee140.0%
Luxembourger1140.0%
Macedonian2260.0%
Malaysian1,3230.1%
Maltese1510.0%
Menominee180.0%
Mexican19,5440.7%
Mexican American Indian5890.0%
Mongolian3300.0%
Moroccan1,7650.1%
Native Hawaiian1,2570.1%
Navajo2840.0%
New Zealander1520.0%
Nicaraguan4750.0%
Nigerian4,4780.2%
Northern European3,7980.1%
Norwegian13,7170.5%
Okinawan2050.0%
Osage330.0%
Ottawa70.0%
Paiute80.0%
Pakistani1,8390.1%
Palestinian7340.0%
Panamanian1,4070.1%
Paraguayan1290.0%
Pennsylvania German2100.0%
Peruvian4,6410.2%
Polish102,0773.7%
Portuguese194,6027.0%
Potawatomi1500.0%
Pueblo270.0%
Puerto Rican121,9144.4%
Romanian3,4560.1%
Russian32,8901.2%
Salvadoran16,5670.6%
Samoan5790.0%
Scandinavian4,3490.2%
Scotch-Irish16,2310.6%
Scottish54,9302.0%
Seminole1790.0%
Senegalese1860.0%
Serbian1,5920.1%
Shoshone180.0%
Sierra Leonean590.0%
Sioux1910.0%
Slavic6900.0%
Slovak2,7720.1%
Slovene6350.0%
Somali2080.0%
South African1,0450.0%
South American33,2321.2%
South American Indian5070.0%
Spaniard4,6170.2%
Spanish4,5730.2%
Spanish American90.0%
Spanish American Indian90.0%
Sri Lankan16,5650.6%
Subsaharan African82,1582.9%
Sudanese510.0%
Swedish48,8041.8%
Swiss3,4350.1%
Syrian2,8480.1%
Thai56,4652.0%
Tongan630.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1,4360.1%
Turkish2,1360.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander1420.0%
Ugandan2,7860.1%
Ukrainian8,5600.3%
Uruguayan1,3970.1%
Ute150.0%
Venezuelan3,1260.1%
Vietnamese1,3720.1%
Welsh8,8820.3%
West Indian2,0120.1%
Yugoslavian7980.0%
Zimbabwean1100.0%
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Immigrants in Area Code 508

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Area Code 508 came from Latin America (182,385 | 6.5%), Asia (117,158 | 4.2%), Europe (96,792 | 3.5%), Caribbean (79,462 | 2.9%), and South America (69,939 | 2.5%), together accounting for 19.6% of all Area Code 508 residents.
Immigrants in Area Code 508
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1000.0%
Africa51,6471.8%
Albania3,8360.1%
Argentina1,7440.1%
Armenia8160.0%
Asia117,1584.2%
Australia1,2850.1%
Austria3130.0%
Azores8,6530.3%
Bahamas2530.0%
Bangladesh1,4060.1%
Barbados5340.0%
Belarus9190.0%
Belgium3780.0%
Belize620.0%
Bolivia5410.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina3530.0%
Brazil47,1711.7%
Bulgaria1,1900.0%
Cabo Verde19,5530.7%
Cambodia2,1200.1%
Cameroon1,4710.1%
Canada10,3470.4%
Caribbean79,4622.9%
Central America32,9841.2%
Chile1,0340.0%
China32,2001.1%
Colombia4,6170.2%
Congo1030.0%
Costa Rica5420.0%
Croatia1580.0%
Cuba1,4260.1%
Czechoslovakia6260.0%
Denmark3700.0%
Dominica8120.0%
Dominican Republic47,4491.7%
Eastern Africa8,9520.3%
Eastern Asia40,9581.5%
Eastern Europe24,2470.9%
Ecuador7,6680.3%
Egypt3,2070.1%
El Salvador8,9380.3%
England4,7720.2%
Eritrea2730.0%
Ethiopia1,3000.1%
Europe96,7923.5%
Fiji210.0%
France2,8100.1%
Germany4,3870.2%
Ghana8,0150.3%
Greece3,3450.1%
Grenada550.0%
Guatemala13,8170.5%
Guyana4220.0%
Haiti20,4810.7%
Honduras3,5710.1%
Hong Kong2,0130.1%
Hungary5180.0%
India35,4551.3%
Indonesia7780.0%
Iran2,7640.1%
Iraq1,8120.1%
Ireland4,1760.2%
Israel1,6530.1%
Italy4,9670.2%
Jamaica6,4290.2%
Japan2,7820.1%
Jordan6450.0%
Kazakhstan3020.0%
Kenya3,4820.1%
Korea5,9590.2%
Kuwait2330.0%
Laos7310.0%
Latin America182,3856.5%
Latvia3160.0%
Lebanon2,7280.1%
Liberia1,0530.0%
Lithuania6540.0%
Malaysia8560.0%
Mexico5,2330.2%
Middle Africa2,6790.1%
Moldova6540.0%
Morocco1,3360.1%
Nepal9280.0%
Netherlands6610.0%
Nicaragua2060.0%
Nigeria2,8660.1%
North Macedonia2130.0%
Northern Africa4,9800.2%
Northern Europe16,0680.6%
Norway1720.0%
Oceania1,6420.1%
Pakistan2,9350.1%
Panama3610.0%
Peru2,7970.1%
Philippines3,0300.1%
Poland4,0600.2%
Portugal37,4621.3%
Romania1,4760.1%
Russia5,1890.2%
Saudi Arabia5050.0%
Scotland9580.0%
Senegal3670.0%
Serbia4240.0%
Sierra Leone1020.0%
Singapore5870.0%
Somalia1900.0%
South Africa1,0760.0%
South America69,9392.5%
South Central Asia44,8551.6%
South Eastern Asia19,4330.7%
Southern Europe47,2501.7%
Spain1,4590.1%
Sri Lanka6040.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines780.0%
Sudan990.0%
Sweden5360.0%
Switzerland6120.0%
Syria1,1290.0%
Taiwan3,0380.1%
Thailand1,5010.1%
Trinidad and Tobago9920.0%
Turkey1,3880.1%
Uganda2,7520.1%
Ukraine2,6950.1%
Uruguay1,6170.1%
Uzbekistan2780.0%
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Sex and Age in Area Code 508

Sex and Age in Area Code 508

The most populous age groups in Area Code 508 are 55 to 59 Years (101,148 | 7.4%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (102,424 | 7.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Area Code 508
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years71,269 (5.2%)69,266 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Years76,678 (5.6%)72,662 (5.1%)
10 to 14 Years85,091 (6.2%)79,230 (5.6%)
15 to 19 Years94,190 (6.9%)91,926 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Years95,876 (7.0%)93,498 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years89,458 (6.5%)87,182 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years92,524 (6.8%)92,072 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years87,028 (6.4%)87,872 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years83,173 (6.1%)84,111 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years84,651 (6.2%)85,852 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years94,875 (6.9%)97,950 (6.9%)
55 to 59 Years101,148 (7.4%)102,424 (7.2%)
60 to 64 Years93,012 (6.8%)97,753 (6.9%)
65 to 69 Years75,367 (5.5%)84,488 (5.9%)
70 to 74 Years59,999 (4.4%)70,890 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years36,794 (2.7%)48,784 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years23,090 (1.7%)32,336 (2.3%)
85 Years and over23,157 (1.7%)43,107 (3.0%)
Total1,367,380 (100.0%)1,421,403 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Area Code 508

Median Family Size in Area Code 508

The median family size in Area Code 508 is 2.96 persons per family, with married-couple families (521,496 | 74.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.0116 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (51,533 | 7.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.73 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Area Code 508
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple521,496 (74.0%)3.01
Single Male/Father51,533 (7.3%)2.73
Single Female/Mother131,525 (18.7%)2.85
Total Families704,554 (100.0%)2.96

Median Household Size in Area Code 508

The median household size in Area Code 508 is 2.45 persons per household, with single male/father households (51,533 | 4.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.09017 persons per household. non-family households (387,955 | 35.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Area Code 508
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple521,496 (47.7%)3.04
Single Male/Father51,533 (4.7%)3.09
Single Female/Mother131,525 (12.0%)3.09
Non-family387,955 (35.5%)1.27
Total Households1,092,509 (100.0%)2.45

Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 508

Out of a total of 1,092,509 households in Area Code 508, 704,554 (64.5%) are family households, while 387,955 (35.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 299,013, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 305,042.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 508
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-305,042 (27.9%)
2-Person Households299,013 (27.4%)68,673 (6.3%)
3-Person Households171,239 (15.7%)9,933 (0.9%)
4-Person Households148,486 (13.6%)3,035 (0.3%)
5-Person Households57,010 (5.2%)997 (0.1%)
6-Person Households18,970 (1.7%)158 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households9,836 (0.9%)117 (0.0%)
Total704,554 (64.5%)387,955 (35.5%)

Female Fertility in Area Code 508

Fertility by Age in Area Code 508

Average fertility rate in Area Code 508 is 51.2 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 84.5 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Area Code 508
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years592 (2.0%)43.5
20 to 34 years19,831 (68.1%)84.5
35 to 50 years8,711 (29.9%)43.8
Total29,134 (100.0%)51.2

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 508

61.1% of women with births (29,134) in Area Code 508 are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 97.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 40.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 508
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years15 (2.5%)577 (97.5%)
20 to 34 years10,776 (54.3%)9,055 (45.7%)
35 to 50 years5,165 (59.3%)3,546 (40.7%)
Total17,805 (61.1%)11,329 (38.9%)

Fertility by Education in Area Code 508

Average fertility rate in Area Code 508 is 51.2 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 101.2 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 55.3 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 27.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Area Code 508
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School2,099 (7.2%)55.3
High School Diploma5,856 (20.1%)71.9
College or Associate's Degree7,068 (24.3%)64.9
Bachelor's Degree8,137 (27.9%)70.3
Graduate Degree5,974 (20.5%)101.2
Total29,134 (100.0%)51.2

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 508

38.9% of women with births in Area Code 508 are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 57.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 78.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 508
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School456 (21.7%)1,643 (78.3%)
High School Diploma1,968 (33.6%)3,888 (66.4%)
College or Associate's Degree2,534 (35.8%)4,534 (64.1%)
Bachelor's Degree4,016 (49.3%)4,121 (50.6%)
Graduate Degree3,430 (57.4%)2,544 (42.6%)
Total17,805 (61.1%)11,329 (38.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Area Code 508

Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 508

Among the 1,416,000 employed individuals in Area Code 508, private company employees (945,549 | 66.8%), not-for-profit organizations (166,199 | 11.7%), and local government employees (100,644 | 7.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 508
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees945,54966.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)48,4843.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)79,1875.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations166,19911.7%
Local Government Employees100,6447.1%
State Government Employees48,8663.5%
Federal Government Employees24,7401.8%
Unpaid Family Workers2,3310.2%
Total1,416,000100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Area Code 508

According to the labor force statistics for Area Code 508, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,299,565), 64.9% or 1,491,958 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 81,908 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 87.8% or 300,540 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 2,398.2% or 1,643,271 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Area Code 508
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years68,518 (45.4%)1,643,271 (2,398.2%)
20 to 24 Years151,041 (79.8%)2,580,906 (1,708.7%)
25 to 29 Years153,375 (86.8%)1,596,194 (1,040.7%)
30 to 34 Years158,949 (86.1%)1,373,698 (864.2%)
35 to 44 Years300,542 (87.8%)2,566,011 (853.8%)
45 to 54 Years307,462 (84.6%)2,233,610 (726.5%)
55 to 59 Years162,973 (80.1%)1,350,289 (828.5%)
60 to 64 Years129,704 (68.0%)1,058,230 (815.9%)
65 to 74 Years101,467 (34.9%)849,507 (837.2%)
75 Years and over18,763 (9.0%)181,127 (965.6%)
Total1,491,878 (64.9%)81,927 (5.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 508

According to labor force statistics for Area Code 508, 82.3% of individuals (1,202,327) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,461,085) are in the labor force, with 816.8% or 9,820,607 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.4% or 578,030 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1,339.3% or 1,019,328 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 508
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School76,107 (66.8%)1,525,717 (1,339.3%)
High School Diploma257,997 (76.1%)4,017,316 (1,185.0%)
College / Associate Degree285,990 (82.5%)3,271,617 (943.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher578,041 (87.4%)3,439,744 (520.1%)
Total1,202,324 (82.3%)11,934,142 (816.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Area Code 508

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 508 are Community & Social Service (184,276 | 12.7%), Management (178,716 | 12.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (131,851 | 9.1%), Education Instruction & Library (105,990 | 7.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (96,919 | 6.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Area Code 508

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 508, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (80.6%), Computers & Mathematics (74.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (79.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (78.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (71.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Area Code 508
OccupationMaleFemale
Management103,486 (57.9%)75,230 (42.1%)
Business & Financial44,371 (47.8%)48,366 (52.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science93,847 (71.2%)38,004 (28.8%)
Computers & Mathematics47,763 (74.4%)16,430 (25.6%)
Architecture & Engineering30,239 (80.6%)7,280 (19.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science15,845 (52.6%)14,294 (47.4%)
Community & Social Service 63,534 (34.5%)120,742 (65.5%)
Education, Arts & Media8,717 (31.1%)19,265 (68.9%)
Legal Services & Support9,366 (50.6%)9,131 (49.4%)
Education Instruction & Library30,482 (28.8%)75,508 (71.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment14,969 (47.1%)16,838 (52.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating21,302 (22.0%)75,617 (78.0%)
Health Technologists14,187 (21.0%)53,507 (79.0%)
Total (Category)326,540 (47.7%)357,959 (52.3%)
Total (Overall)747,379 (51.7%)698,966 (48.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Area Code 508 are Food Preparation & Serving (63,676 | 4.4%), Healthcare Support (50,383 | 3.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (46,951 | 3.3%), Personal Care & Service (41,767 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (29,566 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Area Code 508

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Area Code 508, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (88.5%), Security & Protection (80.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (74.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.7%), Personal Care & Service (77.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Area Code 508
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support7,705 (15.3%)42,678 (84.7%)
Security & Protection23,867 (80.7%)5,699 (19.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention12,346 (74.6%)4,201 (25.4%)
Law Enforcement11,521 (88.5%)1,498 (11.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving29,539 (46.4%)34,137 (53.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance29,128 (62.0%)17,823 (38.0%)
Personal Care & Service9,554 (22.9%)32,213 (77.1%)
Total (Category)99,793 (42.9%)132,550 (57.1%)
Total (Overall)747,379 (51.7%)698,966 (48.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Area Code 508 are Office & Administration (140,250 | 9.7%), and Sales & Related (129,850 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Area Code 508

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Area Code 508
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related66,569 (51.3%)63,281 (48.7%)
Office & Administration37,612 (26.8%)102,638 (73.2%)
Total (Category)104,181 (38.6%)165,919 (61.4%)
Total (Overall)747,379 (51.7%)698,966 (48.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Area Code 508 are Construction & Extraction (71,688 | 5.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (36,223 | 2.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3,691 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Area Code 508

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Area Code 508
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry2,524 (68.4%)1,167 (31.6%)
Construction & Extraction69,810 (97.4%)1,878 (2.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair34,977 (96.6%)1,246 (3.4%)
Total (Category)107,311 (96.2%)4,291 (3.8%)
Total (Overall)747,379 (51.7%)698,966 (48.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Area Code 508 are Production (60,544 | 4.2%), Transportation (46,145 | 3.2%), and Material Moving (41,112 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Area Code 508

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Area Code 508
OccupationMaleFemale
Production41,048 (67.8%)19,496 (32.2%)
Transportation38,718 (83.9%)7,427 (16.1%)
Material Moving29,788 (72.5%)11,324 (27.5%)
Total (Category)109,554 (74.1%)38,247 (25.9%)
Total (Overall)747,379 (51.7%)698,966 (48.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 508

Employment Industries in Area Code 508

The major employment industries in Area Code 508 include Health Care & Social Assistance (227,787 | 15.8%), Educational Services (158,446 | 11.0%), Retail Trade (157,804 | 10.9%), Professional & Scientific (148,840 | 10.3%), and Manufacturing (139,069 | 9.6%).
Employment Industries in Area Code 508

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 508

The Area Code 508 industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (96.6%), Construction (90.2%), and Utilities (75.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.2%), Educational Services (66.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (52.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 508
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting4,101 (61.7%)2,543 (38.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction505 (96.6%)18 (3.4%)
Construction88,920 (90.2%)9,650 (9.8%)
Manufacturing93,407 (67.2%)45,662 (32.8%)
Wholesale Trade22,120 (65.4%)11,681 (34.6%)
Retail Trade84,226 (53.4%)73,578 (46.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing37,173 (72.7%)13,929 (27.3%)
Utilities7,928 (75.5%)2,567 (24.5%)
Information16,887 (59.0%)11,747 (41.0%)
Finance & Insurance39,020 (51.5%)36,746 (48.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing13,350 (57.4%)9,906 (42.6%)
Professional & Scientific85,930 (57.7%)62,910 (42.3%)
Enterprise Management1,318 (57.9%)960 (42.1%)
Administrative & Support34,980 (61.5%)21,875 (38.5%)
Educational Services53,803 (34.0%)104,643 (66.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance49,722 (21.8%)178,065 (78.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation15,495 (55.3%)12,546 (44.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services38,296 (47.1%)42,991 (52.9%)
Public Administration32,721 (60.7%)21,220 (39.3%)
Total747,379 (51.7%)698,966 (48.3%)

Education in Area Code 508

School Enrollment in Area Code 508

The most common levels of schooling among the 666,984 students in Area Code 508 are college / undergraduate (157,024 | 23.5%), high school (142,621 | 21.4%), and middle school (129,970 | 19.5%).
School Enrollment in Area Code 508
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool39,8616.0%
Kindergarten29,3484.4%
Elementary School116,68117.5%
Middle School129,97019.5%
High School142,62121.4%
College / Undergraduate157,02423.5%
Graduate / Professional51,4797.7%
Total666,984100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 508

Out of a total of 666,984 students who are enrolled in schools in Area Code 508, 168,634 (25.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 498,350 (74.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 46,068 (51.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 146,172 (90.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 508
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds15,182 (50.0%)15,151 (49.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old125,415 (89.5%)14,640 (10.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds146,172 (90.9%)14,672 (9.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds89,917 (88.4%)11,744 (11.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds36,980 (56.0%)29,066 (44.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds42,642 (48.1%)46,068 (51.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds22,840 (49.8%)23,023 (50.2%)
35 Years and over19,194 (57.3%)14,278 (42.7%)
Total498,350 (74.7%)168,634 (25.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 508

Business (156,430 | 17.1%), social sciences (89,463 | 9.8%), education (83,858 | 9.1%), engineering (82,210 | 9.0%), and science & technology (81,460 | 8.9%) are the most common fields of study among 916,105 individuals in Area Code 508 who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 508
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics48,7575.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural57,3396.3%
Physical & Health Sciences34,2753.7%
Psychology54,8406.0%
Social Sciences89,4639.8%
Engineering82,2109.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies6,4210.7%
Science & Technology81,4608.9%
Business156,43017.1%
Education83,8589.1%
Literature & Languages55,0656.0%
Liberal Arts & History47,1725.1%
Visual & Performing Arts40,8284.5%
Communications29,2563.2%
Arts & Humanities48,7315.3%
Total916,105100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Area Code 508

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 508

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Area Code 508 are males with 2 vehicles (315,105, accounting for 43.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (282,035, making up 47.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 508
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle30,804 (4.3%)29,678 (4.4%)
1 Vehicle141,458 (19.5%)149,942 (22.4%)
2 Vehicles315,105 (43.5%)282,035 (42.2%)
3 Vehicles144,421 (19.9%)127,545 (19.1%)
4 Vehicles64,940 (9.0%)57,015 (8.5%)
5 or more Vehicles27,503 (3.8%)21,922 (3.3%)
Total724,231 (100.0%)668,137 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Area Code 508

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Area Code 508 are 15 to 19 minutes (171,906 commuters, 14.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (169,457 commuters, 13.9%), and 30 to 34 minutes (155,753 commuters, 12.7%).
Commute Time in Area Code 508
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes31,3572.6%
5 to 9 Minutes113,9449.3%
10 to 14 Minutes169,45713.9%
15 to 19 Minutes171,90614.1%
20 to 24 Minutes150,15012.3%
25 to 29 Minutes73,0756.0%
30 to 34 Minutes155,75312.7%
35 to 39 Minutes42,6473.5%
40 to 44 Minutes54,0724.4%
45 to 59 Minutes115,0489.4%
60 to 89 Minutes103,2668.4%
90 or more Minutes42,4563.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 508

The most common commute times in Area Code 508 are 30 to 34 minutes (84,002 commuters, 13.2%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (89,257 commuters, 15.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 508
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes15,811 (2.5%)15,546 (2.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes52,780 (8.3%)61,164 (10.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes82,854 (13.0%)86,603 (14.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes82,649 (13.0%)89,257 (15.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes74,799 (11.7%)75,351 (12.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes36,490 (5.7%)36,585 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes84,002 (13.2%)71,751 (12.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes23,219 (3.6%)19,428 (3.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes29,167 (4.6%)24,905 (4.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes66,165 (10.4%)48,883 (8.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes63,616 (10.0%)39,650 (6.8%)
90 or more Minutes25,850 (4.1%)16,606 (2.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 508

The most frequent times of departure to work in Area Code 508 are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (90,193, 14.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (84,309, 14.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 508
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM35,693 (5.6%)14,216 (2.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM32,126 (5.0%)11,573 (2.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM34,563 (5.4%)19,506 (3.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM66,786 (10.5%)42,462 (7.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM66,318 (10.4%)54,465 (9.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM90,193 (14.1%)84,309 (14.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM66,234 (10.4%)78,987 (13.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM71,555 (11.2%)79,246 (13.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM32,439 (5.1%)48,875 (8.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM40,253 (6.3%)46,072 (7.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM16,688 (2.6%)19,224 (3.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM7,324 (1.1%)9,163 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM44,127 (6.9%)45,066 (7.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM33,103 (5.2%)32,565 (5.6%)
Total637,402 (100.0%)585,729 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Area Code 508

Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 508

Of the total 1,092,509 dwellings in Area Code 508, owner-occupied units account for 708,528 (64.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 383,981 (35.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 508
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units708,52864.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units383,98135.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,092,509100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 508

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 508
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household305,04227.9%
2-Person Household367,68633.7%
3-Person Household181,17216.6%
4+ Person Household238,60921.8%
Total Housing Units1,092,509100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 508

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 508
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household149,603 (49.0%)155,439 (51.0%)
2-Person Household257,000 (69.9%)110,686 (30.1%)
3-Person Household123,020 (67.9%)58,152 (32.1%)
4+ Person Household178,905 (75.0%)59,704 (25.0%)
Total Housing Units708,528 (64.8%)383,981 (35.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 508

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 508
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School33,143 (37.6%)54,929 (62.4%)
High School Diploma132,562 (56.4%)102,629 (43.6%)
College/Associate Degree172,639 (62.9%)101,682 (37.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher370,184 (74.8%)124,741 (25.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 508

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 508
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years173,54115.9%
35 to 44 Years179,29216.4%
45 to 54 Years203,07218.6%
55 to 64 Years228,23320.9%
65 to 74 Years178,38616.3%
75 to 84 Years87,6378.0%
85 Years and Over42,3483.9%
Total1,092,509100.0%

Housing Finances in Area Code 508

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 508

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 508
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied708,528 (64.8%)$23,684,010
Renter-Occupied383,981 (35.1%)$10,397,629
Average1,092,509 (100.0%)$20,085,304

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 508

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 508
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0008,963 (1.3%)18,058 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9994,637 (0.6%)12,242 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $14,9998,294 (1.2%)30,116 (7.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99910,620 (1.5%)22,174 (5.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99912,093 (1.7%)20,084 (5.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99927,400 (3.9%)36,551 (9.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99944,974 (6.4%)44,030 (11.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99982,103 (11.6%)63,014 (16.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99981,867 (11.6%)45,311 (11.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999144,935 (20.5%)49,692 (12.9%)
$150,000 or more282,642 (39.9%)42,709 (11.1%)
Total708,528 (100.0%)383,981 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 508

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 508
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3006,235 (0.9%)15,876 (4.1%)
$300 to $49915,032 (2.1%)23,863 (6.2%)
$500 to $79967,967 (9.6%)27,696 (7.2%)
$800 to $99958,055 (8.2%)29,180 (7.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499110,314 (15.6%)96,833 (25.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999104,448 (14.7%)82,448 (21.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499106,654 (15.0%)45,969 (12.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99985,122 (12.0%)21,237 (5.5%)
$3,000 or more154,701 (21.8%)25,711 (6.7%)
Total708,528 (100.0%)383,981 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Area Code 508

Housing Structures in Area Code 508

Housing Structures in Area Code 508
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached610,19955.8%
Single Unit, Attached60,7865.6%
2 Unit Apartments80,3697.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments117,01910.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments62,0105.7%
10 or more Apartments151,29813.9%
Mobile Home / Other10,8281.0%
Total1,092,509100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 508

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 508
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached567,408 (93.0%)42,791 (7.0%)
Single Unit, Attached43,183 (71.0%)17,603 (29.0%)
2 Unit Apartments32,364 (40.3%)48,005 (59.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments22,581 (19.3%)94,438 (80.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments10,232 (16.5%)51,778 (83.5%)
10 or more Apartments23,847 (15.8%)127,451 (84.2%)
Mobile Home / Other8,913 (82.3%)1,915 (17.7%)
Total708,528 (64.8%)383,981 (35.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 508

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 508
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room2,089 (0.3%)18,439 (4.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms20,069 (2.8%)113,464 (29.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms176,274 (24.9%)175,336 (45.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms276,851 (39.1%)61,670 (16.1%)
8 or more Rooms233,245 (32.9%)15,072 (3.9%)
Total708,528 (100.0%)383,981 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 508

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 508
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas352,196 (49.7%)204,956 (53.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas34,003 (4.8%)13,208 (3.4%)
Electricity58,490 (8.3%)122,218 (31.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene243,760 (34.4%)36,279 (9.5%)
Coal or Coke310 (0.0%)38 (0.0%)
All other Fuels18,413 (2.6%)3,366 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used1,356 (0.2%)3,916 (1.0%)
Total708,528 (100.0%)383,981 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 508

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 508
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle21,917 (3.1%)87,396 (22.8%)
1 Vehicle183,157 (25.9%)184,566 (48.1%)
2 Vehicles323,031 (45.6%)90,980 (23.7%)
3 or more Vehicles180,423 (25.5%)21,039 (5.5%)
Total708,528 (100.0%)383,981 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Area Code 508

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Area Code 508

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units233,480475,048
Median Property Value$101,432,200$102,213,900
Median Household Income$16,453,263$220,529
Monthly Housing Costs$174,590$151,252
Real Estate Taxes$983,956$6,150

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 508

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 508
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0005,737 (2.5%)6,765 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $99,9993,734 (1.6%)2,365 (0.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99943,424 (18.6%)74,915 (15.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99984,850 (36.3%)182,038 (38.3%)
$500,000 to $749,99952,464 (22.5%)123,770 (26.1%)
$750,000 to $999,99921,699 (9.3%)48,797 (10.3%)
$1,000,000 or more21,572 (9.2%)36,398 (7.7%)
Total233,480 (100.0%)475,048 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 508

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 508
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0007,812 (3.4%)12,711 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $24,99919,378 (8.3%)5,788 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99916,514 (7.1%)11,629 (2.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99923,248 (10.0%)10,886 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99935,870 (15.4%)21,726 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99928,954 (12.4%)46,233 (9.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99939,591 (17.0%)52,913 (11.1%)
$150,000 or more62,113 (26.6%)105,344 (22.2%)
Total233,480 (100.0%)475,048 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 508

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 508
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x30,466 (13.1%)26,620,243 (5,603.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x32,945 (14.1%)84,972 (17.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x28,788 (12.3%)120,745 (25.4%)
4.0x or more138,948 (59.5%)89,234 (18.8%)
Total233,480 (100.0%)475,048 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 508

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 508
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8004,034 (1.7%)1,346 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4995,541 (2.4%)6,587 (1.4%)
$800 to $1,499212,492 (91.0%)13,689 (2.9%)
Total233,480 (100.0%)475,048 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Area Code 508

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 508

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 508
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years167,569 (98.6%)2,388 (1.4%)
6 to 18 Years422,689 (98.5%)6,406 (1.5%)
19 to 25 Years250,696 (95.9%)10,767 (4.1%)
26 to 34 Years306,706 (94.3%)18,490 (5.7%)
35 to 44 Years325,156 (95.6%)15,023 (4.4%)
45 to 54 Years349,759 (96.7%)11,932 (3.3%)
55 to 64 Years381,962 (97.4%)10,191 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years286,298 (99.6%)1,225 (0.4%)
75 Years and older195,105 (99.8%)383 (0.2%)
Total2,685,940 (97.2%)76,805 (2.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 508

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 508
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born167,569 (98.6%)2,388 (1.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen422,689 (98.5%)6,406 (1.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen250,696 (95.9%)10,767 (4.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 508

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 508
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000223,626 (96.4%)8,450 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999282,237 (95.7%)12,684 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999299,152 (95.5%)14,035 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999293,236 (96.6%)10,277 (3.4%)
$100,000 and over1,524,728 (98.1%)29,864 (1.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 508

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 508
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 666,860 (39.3%)110,020 (64.7%)
6 to 18 Years149,002 (34.7%)301,993 (70.4%)
19 to 25 Years58,263 (22.3%)201,971 (77.2%)
25 to 34 Years85,526 (26.3%)233,609 (71.8%)
35 to 44 Years80,243 (23.6%)258,026 (75.8%)
45 to 54 Years71,996 (19.9%)292,442 (80.8%)
55 to 64 Years90,415 (23.1%)310,713 (79.2%)
65 to 74 Years264,875 (92.1%)186,016 (64.7%)
75 Years and over192,160 (98.3%)130,828 (66.9%)
Total1,059,340 (38.3%)2,025,618 (73.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 508

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 508
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years698 (1.0%)627 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years15,084 (7.0%)8,431 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years24,248 (7.7%)21,890 (7.0%)
35 to 64 Years55,268 (10.2%)60,091 (10.8%)
65 to 74 Years28,213 (21.1%)27,942 (18.2%)
75 Years and over34,859 (43.8%)53,374 (46.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Area Code 508

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 508: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years396 (0.6%)398 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years1,044 (0.5%)708 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years2,695 (0.9%)1,883 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years12,873 (2.4%)9,663 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years14,133 (10.6%)7,742 (5.0%)
75 Years and over19,175 (24.1%)20,991 (18.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 508: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years330 (0.5%)457 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years1,605 (0.7%)1,334 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years3,110 (1.0%)3,489 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years8,618 (1.6%)9,439 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,953 (3.0%)4,095 (2.7%)
75 Years and over4,657 (5.9%)9,152 (7.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 508: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years12,996 (6.1%)6,192 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years18,352 (5.8%)15,165 (4.8%)
35 to 64 Years24,550 (4.5%)26,882 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years6,055 (4.5%)5,806 (3.8%)
75 Years and over7,570 (9.5%)13,588 (11.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 508: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,578 (0.7%)873 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years2,883 (0.9%)2,741 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years25,289 (4.7%)29,750 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years12,936 (9.7%)17,271 (11.2%)
75 Years and over19,366 (24.3%)35,780 (30.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 508: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,040 (1.4%)1,729 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years3,237 (1.0%)2,024 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years9,447 (1.8%)11,048 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years4,855 (3.6%)5,165 (3.4%)
75 Years and over7,342 (9.2%)14,839 (12.8%)

Technology Access in Area Code 508

Computing Device Access in Area Code 508

Computing Device Access in Area Code 508
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop897,31282.1%
Smartphone957,89487.7%
Tablet726,27266.5%
No Computing Device61,2105.6%
Total1,092,509100.0%

Internet Access in Area Code 508

Internet Access in Area Code 508
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1,5900.2%
Broadband Home880,45580.6%
Cellular Data Only94,6888.7%
Satellite Internet30,4002.8%
No Internet101,3019.3%
Total1,092,509100.0%

Area Code 508 Summary

Geography

Area code 508 is a telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It was created in 1988 as a split from area code 617. It covers the south-central and most of southeastern Massachusetts, including the cities of Worcester, Attleboro, Barnstable, New Bedford, Fall River, Taunton, and Cape Cod.

Social

Area code 508 is home to a diverse population of people from all walks of life. The area is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, with many museums, galleries, and performing arts venues. The area is also home to a number of universities and colleges, including the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and Bridgewater State University.

Economics

Area code 508 is an important economic hub for the state of Massachusetts. The area is home to a number of major corporations, including EMC Corporation, Fidelity Investments, and Raytheon. The area is also home to a number of smaller businesses, including tech startups, restaurants, and retail stores.

Demographics

Area code 508 is home to a diverse population of people from all walks of life. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of the area was 1,711,824. The population is predominantly white (83.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.7%), African American (4.2%), and Asian (2.7%). The median household income in the area is $63,845, and the median age is 38.7 years.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Area Code 508?
Per Capita income in Area Code 508 is $57,198.
What is the Median Family Income in Area Code 508?
Median Family Income in Area Code 508 is $131,693.
What is the Median Household income in Area Code 508?
Median Household Income in Area Code 508 is $107,408.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 508?
Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 508 is 30.5%.
Women in Area Code 508 earn 69.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Area Code 508?
Family Income Deficit in Area Code 508 is $10,159.
Families that are below poverty line in Area Code 508 earn $10,159 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 508?
Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 508 is 84.59.
What is the Total Population of Area Code 508?
Total Population of Area Code 508 is 2,788,783.
What is the Total Male Population of Area Code 508?
Total Male Population of Area Code 508 is 1,367,380.
What is the Total Female Population of Area Code 508?
Total Female Population of Area Code 508 is 1,421,403.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Area Code 508?
There are 96.20 Males per 100 Females in Area Code 508.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Area Code 508?
There are 103.95 Females per 100 Males in Area Code 508.
What is the Median Population Age in Area Code 508?
Median Population Age in Area Code 508 is 45.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Area Code 508
Average Family Size in Area Code 508 is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Area Code 508
Average Household Size in Area Code 508 is 2.5 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Area Code 508?
There are 1,491,878 People in the Labor Forcein in Area Code 508.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Area Code 508?
64.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Area Code 508.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Area Code 508?
Unemployment Rate in Area Code 508 is 5.5%.