City

Jamaica Plain, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Suffolk County  ·  Massachusetts

👥41,109Population
💰$130,533Median HH Income▲ 71% above avg
🎂34.9Median Age
🏠$763,700Median Home Value▲ 174% above avg
🎓75.6%College Grads▲ 95% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.3% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.2%Hispanic: 18%Black: 11.7%Asian: 6.1%Other: 3.8%Race
White59.2%
Hispanic18.0%
Black11.7%
Asian6.1%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
10%
18–24
7%
25–44
44%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads75.6% ▲ 95% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma623 (2.2%)
HS Graduate3,263 (11.6%)
Some College1,241 (4.4%)
Associates1,736 (6.2%)
Bachelors892 (3.2%)
Graduate Degree20,378 (72.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 11.6%Some College: 4.4%Associates: 6.2%Bachelors: 3.2%Graduate: 72.4%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad11.6%
Some College4.4%
Associates6.2%
Bachelors3.2%
Graduate72.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 45.7%Renter: 54.4%Tenure
Owner45.7%
Renter54.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
84%

Financials

Median HH Income$130,533 ▲ 71% above avg
Median Home Value$763,700 ▲ 174% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,434/mo
Total Housing Units18,802
Vacant Units874

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
34%
Public Transit
30%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
80%
About Jamaica Plain, MA

Jamaica Plain is a city in Massachusetts, located in Suffolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 41,109 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.9 years.

Economically, Jamaica Plain is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $130,533 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Jamaica Plain is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $763,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,434 per month.

The population of Jamaica Plain is highly educated. 75.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (59.2%).

Jamaica Plain, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Jamaica Plain
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02130 41,109 $130,533 $763,700 $2,434 3.2% 75.6% 45.7%