| ZIP Code | 02131 |
|---|---|
| City | Roslindale |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 617/857 |
| Elevation | 125 ft |
| Latitude | 42.282323 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.124746 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 9.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 60.8% ▲ 57% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 8% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 611 (2.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,612 (21.5%) |
| Some College | 1,509 (7%) |
| Associates | 1,687 (7.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,498 (7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,554 (53.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $109,237 ▲ 43% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $634,200 ▲ 127% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,999/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,264 |
| Vacant Units | 815 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,264 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 815 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 02131 is located in Roslindale, Massachusetts, within Suffolk County. With a population of 31,564, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.1 years. Economically, 02131 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $109,237 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02131 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $634,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,999 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.0%) and renters (43.0%). Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 02131 is majority White (50.14%). Residents are highly educated — 60.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.6%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02131 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 50%.
Overall, ZIP code 02131 in Roslindale, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a middle-aged community. With 31,564 residents, a median household income of $109,237, and a median home value of $634,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.