| ZIP Code | 02215 |
|---|---|
| City | Boston |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 617/857 |
| Elevation | 11 ft |
| Latitude | 42.347635 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.103082 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 21.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.52 |
| Below Poverty | 14.8% ▲ 48% above avg |
| College Grads | 86.9% ▲ 124% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.5% ▲ 53% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 46 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 626 (7.7%) |
| Some College | 75 (0.9%) |
| Associates | 314 (3.9%) |
| Bachelors | 182 (2.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,875 (84.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,827 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $683,800 ▲ 145% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 10.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,385/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,390 |
| Vacant Units | 1,158 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.52 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,390 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,158 |
| Owner Occupied | 8.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 91.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.52 |
ZIP code 02215 is located in Boston, Massachusetts, within Suffolk County. With a population of 24,054, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 21.9 years. Economically, 02215 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,827 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02215 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $683,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,385 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 91.5% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 02215 is majority White (54.61%). Residents are highly educated — 86.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.8%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02215 stands at 7.5%, which is significantly above the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 10%.
Overall, ZIP code 02215 in Boston, MA is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, and a young community. With 24,054 residents, a median household income of $65,827, and a median home value of $683,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.