| ZIP Code | 02134 |
|---|---|
| City | Allston |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 617/774/857 |
| Elevation | 14 ft |
| Latitude | 42.358786 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.129581 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 28.3 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.12 |
| Below Poverty | 23.5% ▲ 135% above avg |
| College Grads | 79.9% ▲ 106% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 8% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 265 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 935 (8%) |
| Some College | 463 (4%) |
| Associates | 677 (5.8%) |
| Bachelors | 539 (4.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,786 (75.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,317 ≈ Avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $586,700 ▲ 110% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,269/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,027 |
| Vacant Units | 760 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,027 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 760 |
| Owner Occupied | 13.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 86.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
ZIP code 02134 is located in Allston, Massachusetts, within Suffolk County. With a population of 17,637, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 28.3 years. Economically, 02134 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $75,317 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02134 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $586,700 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,269 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 86.8% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 02134 is majority White (54.98%). Residents are highly educated — 79.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.5%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02134 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 02134 in Allston, MA is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and a young community. With 17,637 residents, a median household income of $75,317, and a median home value of $586,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.