Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 15.6% ▲ 56% above avg |
| College Grads | 57.4% ▲ 48% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 31% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16,773 (3.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 108,337 (22.2%) |
| Some College | 34,120 (7%) |
| Associates | 46,730 (9.6%) |
| Bachelors | 27,925 (5.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 254,657 (52.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $93,456 ▲ 22% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $727,772 ▲ 161% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,028/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 352,724 |
| Vacant Units | 31,650 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Suffolk County is located in Massachusetts and encompasses 53 ZIP codes spanning 17 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 777,732 residents. With a median age of 34.71, it is a relatively young county.
Suffolk County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $93,456 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 15.6% is above the national average.
Housing in Suffolk County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $727,772 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $2,027.
The residents of Suffolk County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.0%. Educational attainment is well-educated — 57.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Suffolk County, MA is a middle-income area in Massachusetts. The 53 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02134 | Allston | 17,637 | $75,317 | $586,700 | $2,269 | 5.3% | 79.9% |
| 02108 | Boston | 4,178 | $212,664 | $1,570,400 | $2,692 | 6.2% | 78.9% |
| 02109 | Boston | 3,714 | $177,500 | $1,007,200 | $3,501 | 1.7% | 89.6% |
| 02110 | Boston | 2,178 | $132,239 | $1,104,700 | $3,142 | 11.7% | 88.8% |
| 02111 | Boston | 8,067 | $70,865 | $953,400 | $1,994 | 6.1% | 66.8% |
| 02113 | Boston | 6,522 | $110,321 | $693,900 | $2,498 | 2.2% | 85.0% |
| 02114 | Boston | 13,853 | $135,057 | $927,900 | $2,933 | 3.9% | 86.7% |
| 02115 | Boston | 28,621 | $53,398 | $1,015,400 | $2,033 | 8.0% | 72.9% |
| 02116 | Boston | 22,040 | $127,309 | $1,583,500 | $2,341 | 3.7% | 81.1% |
| 02118 | Boston | 28,522 | $90,142 | $1,029,100 | $1,748 | 7.9% | 66.4% |
| 02127 | Boston | 36,646 | $156,373 | $858,600 | $2,435 | 4.1% | 72.9% |
| 02128 | Boston | 44,124 | $92,079 | $680,000 | $2,009 | 7.3% | 48.3% |
| 02163 | Boston | 1,852 | $74,028 | — | $3,501 | 10.6% | 95.8% |
| 02199 | Boston | 1,253 | $118,367 | — | $3,404 | 0.7% | 93.1% |
| 02210 | Boston | 6,554 | $178,833 | $1,212,000 | $3,501 | 2.4% | 95.6% |
| 02215 | Boston | 24,054 | $65,827 | $683,800 | $2,385 | 7.5% | 86.9% |
| 02135 | Brighton | 43,683 | $88,208 | $684,000 | $2,179 | 3.3% | 74.8% |
| 02129 | Charlestown | 19,994 | $157,192 | $926,000 | $2,258 | 2.5% | 76.0% |
| 02150 | Chelsea | 39,444 | $72,122 | $476,500 | $1,861 | 8.8% | 33.4% |
| 02121 | Dorchester | 28,298 | $38,565 | $548,100 | $1,316 | 9.6% | 30.5% |
| 02122 | Dorchester | 23,471 | $82,945 | $656,400 | $2,052 | 8.0% | 46.2% |
| 02125 | Dorchester | 33,069 | $71,810 | $645,400 | $1,897 | 7.0% | 49.3% |
| 02124 | Dorchester Center | 55,897 | $79,168 | $607,200 | $1,783 | 7.7% | 41.7% |
| 02136 | Hyde Park | 38,071 | $96,862 | $566,300 | $1,772 | 6.4% | 45.3% |
| 02130 | Jamaica Plain | 41,109 | $130,533 | $763,700 | $2,434 | 3.2% | 75.6% |
| 02126 | Mattapan | 25,313 | $67,206 | $515,000 | $1,659 | 10.5% | 35.9% |
| 02151 | Revere | 59,949 | $80,948 | $566,200 | $1,964 | 7.2% | 33.7% |
| 02131 | Roslindale | 31,564 | $109,237 | $634,200 | $1,999 | 5.3% | 60.8% |
| 02119 | Roxbury | 26,851 | $43,255 | $668,900 | $1,252 | 8.3% | 41.3% |
| 02120 | Roxbury Crossing | 15,248 | $61,472 | $941,200 | $1,630 | 9.5% | 51.0% |
| 02132 | West Roxbury | 27,069 | $139,545 | $714,000 | $2,140 | 3.8% | 71.9% |
| 02152 | Winthrop | 18,807 | $106,357 | $606,900 | $1,909 | 5.9% | 51.6% |