| ZIP Code | 02132 |
|---|---|
| City | West Roxbury |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 617/781 |
| Elevation | 109 ft |
| Latitude | 42.279082 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.160449 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.0 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 4.1% ▼ 59% below avg |
| College Grads | 71.9% ▲ 86% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 140 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,457 (13.4%) |
| Some College | 1,200 (6.5%) |
| Associates | 1,371 (7.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,474 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,762 (63.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $139,545 ▲ 83% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $714,000 ▲ 156% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,140/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,967 |
| Vacant Units | 857 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,967 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 857 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 02132 is located in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, within Suffolk County. With a population of 27,069, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43 years. Economically, 02132 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $139,545 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02132 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $714,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,140 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 02132 is primarily White (71.37%). Residents are highly educated — 71.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.1%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02132 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 55%.
Overall, ZIP code 02132 in West Roxbury, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,069 residents, a median household income of $139,545, and a median home value of $714,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.