| ZIP Code | 02210 |
|---|---|
| City | Boston |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 617/774/781/857/978 |
| Latitude | 42.348036 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.039283 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.4 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.50 |
| Below Poverty | 3.1% ▼ 69% below avg |
| College Grads | 95.6% ▲ 147% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 50% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 110 (2.1%) |
| Some College | 7 (0.1%) |
| Associates | 115 (2.2%) |
| Bachelors | 148 (2.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,862 (92.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $178,833 ▲ 134% above avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,212,000 ▲ 335% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $3,501/mo ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,227 |
| Vacant Units | 921 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,227 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 921 |
| Owner Occupied | 23.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 76.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.50 |
ZIP code 02210 is located in Boston, Massachusetts, within Suffolk County. With a population of 6,554, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.4 years. Economically, 02210 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $178,833 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02210 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,212,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $3,501 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 76.9% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 02210 is primarily White (82.68%). Residents are highly educated — 95.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.1%. Household income has grown by 5% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02210 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 28% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 02210 in Boston, MA is characterized as affluent, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 6,554 residents, a median household income of $178,833, and a median home value of $1,212,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.