City

Allston, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Suffolk County  ·  Massachusetts

👥17,637Population
💰$75,317Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂28.3Median Age
🏠$586,700Median Home Value▲ 110% above avg
🎓79.9%College Grads▲ 106% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55%Hispanic: 9.1%Black: 7.7%Asian: 23.1%Other: 4.5%Race
White55.0%
Hispanic9.1%
Black7.7%
Asian23.1%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
5%
18–24
22%
25–44
56%
45–64
9%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty23.5% ▲ 135% above avg
College Grads79.9% ▲ 106% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma265 (2.3%)
HS Graduate935 (8%)
Some College463 (4%)
Associates677 (5.8%)
Bachelors539 (4.6%)
Graduate Degree8,786 (75.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 8%Some College: 4%Associates: 5.8%Bachelors: 4.6%Graduate: 75.3%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad8.0%
Some College4.0%
Associates5.8%
Bachelors4.6%
Graduate75.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 13.2%Renter: 86.8%Tenure
Owner13.2%
Renter86.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
4%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
62%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,317 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$586,700 ▲ 110% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,269/mo
Total Housing Units9,027
Vacant Units760

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
28%
Public Transit
34%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
69%
About Allston, MA

Allston is a city in Massachusetts, located in Suffolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,637 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.3 years.

Economically, Allston is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,317 is near the national average. Approximately 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Allston is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $586,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,269 per month. At 13.2% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Allston is highly educated. 79.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (54.98%).

Allston, MA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Allston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02134 17,637 $75,317 $586,700 $2,269 5.3% 79.9% 13.2%