| ZIP Code | 02115 |
|---|---|
| City | Boston |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 617/857 |
| Elevation | 10 ft |
| Latitude | 42.339422 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.094531 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 22.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.66 |
| Below Poverty | 20.3% ▲ 103% above avg |
| College Grads | 72.9% ▲ 88% above avg |
| Unemployment | 8.0% ▲ 63% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 285 (2.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,525 (14.4%) |
| Some College | 388 (3.7%) |
| Associates | 684 (6.4%) |
| Bachelors | 422 (4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,310 (68.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,398 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,015,400 ▲ 264% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 19.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,033/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,556 |
| Vacant Units | 1,657 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.66 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,556 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,657 |
| Owner Occupied | 14.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 85.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.66 |
ZIP code 02115 is located in Boston, Massachusetts, within Suffolk County. With a population of 28,621, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 22.1 years. Economically, 02115 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,398 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02115 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,015,400 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,033 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 85.4% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 02115 is majority White (53.01%). Residents are highly educated — 72.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.3%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02115 stands at 8.0%, which is significantly above the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 12%.
Overall, ZIP code 02115 in Boston, MA is characterized as working-class, highly educated, and a young community. With 28,621 residents, a median household income of $53,398, and a median home value of $1,015,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.