| ZIP Code | 02128 |
|---|---|
| City | Boston |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 617/857 |
| Elevation | 12 ft |
| Latitude | 42.361519 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.007393 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.9 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 14.2% ▲ 42% above avg |
| College Grads | 48.3% ▲ 25% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.3% ▲ 49% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,311 (4.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,676 (31.5%) |
| Some College | 1,546 (5.6%) |
| Associates | 2,680 (9.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,122 (4.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,174 (44.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $92,079 ▲ 21% above avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $680,000 ▲ 144% above avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,009/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,124 |
| Vacant Units | 1,505 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,124 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,505 |
| Owner Occupied | 28.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 71.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 02128 is located in Boston, Massachusetts, within Suffolk County. With a population of 44,124, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.9 years. Economically, 02128 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $92,079 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02128 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $680,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,009 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 71.4% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 02128 is majority Hispanic (52.35%). Residents are well-educated — 48.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.2%. Household income has grown by 52% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02128 stands at 7.3%, which is above the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 28%.
Overall, ZIP code 02128 in Boston, MA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 44,124 residents, a median household income of $92,079, and a median home value of $680,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.