| ZIP Code | 02135 |
|---|---|
| City | Brighton |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 617/774/857 |
| Elevation | 94 ft |
| Latitude | 42.349688 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.153964 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.01 |
| Below Poverty | 18.3% ▲ 83% above avg |
| College Grads | 74.8% ▲ 93% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 33% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 711 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,831 (12.5%) |
| Some College | 1,086 (3.5%) |
| Associates | 2,084 (6.8%) |
| Bachelors | 944 (3.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 21,987 (71.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,208 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $684,000 ▲ 145% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,179/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 22,519 |
| Vacant Units | 1,447 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.01 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 22,519 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,447 |
| Owner Occupied | 21.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 78.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.01 |
ZIP code 02135 is located in Brighton, Massachusetts, within Suffolk County. With a population of 43,683, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.4 years. Economically, 02135 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,208 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02135 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $684,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,179 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 78.3% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 02135 is majority White (59.41%). Residents are highly educated — 74.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.3%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02135 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 37%.
Overall, ZIP code 02135 in Brighton, MA is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 43,683 residents, a median household income of $88,208, and a median home value of $684,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.