| ZIP Code | 02130 |
|---|---|
| City | Jamaica Plain |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 617/857 |
| Elevation | 68 ft |
| Latitude | 42.308175 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.113471 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 11.0% ▲ 9% above avg |
| College Grads | 75.6% ▲ 95% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 34% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 623 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,263 (11.6%) |
| Some College | 1,241 (4.4%) |
| Associates | 1,736 (6.2%) |
| Bachelors | 892 (3.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 20,378 (72.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $130,533 ▲ 71% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $763,700 ▲ 174% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,434/mo ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,802 |
| Vacant Units | 874 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,802 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 874 |
| Owner Occupied | 45.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 54.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 02130 is located in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, within Suffolk County. With a population of 41,109, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.9 years. Economically, 02130 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $130,533 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02130 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $763,700 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,434 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (45.7%) and renters (54.4%). Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 02130 is majority White (59.20%). Residents are highly educated — 75.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.0%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02130 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 31%.
Overall, ZIP code 02130 in Jamaica Plain, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 41,109 residents, a median household income of $130,533, and a median home value of $763,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.