02118 ZIP Code
Boston, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02118 |
| City/Town: | Boston |
| County: | Suffolk |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,392 |
| Median Household Income: | $74,155 |
| Per Capita Income: | $67,678 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,502 |
| Median Home Value: | $1,002,700 |
| Land Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3379, -71.0698 |
Population Information (02118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,392 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,030 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,362 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,038 | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 952 | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,057 | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,113 | 3.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,161 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,818 | 24.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,643 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,733 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,085 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,802 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,315 | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 984 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 691 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $1,002,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 3.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,485 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,502 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,133 | 91.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,369 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,991 | 28.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,142 | 71.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,071 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,329 | 10.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,159 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,201 | 14.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,406 | 10.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 890 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,243 | 28.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,843 | 26.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 54.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02118 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $74,155 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $152,959 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,139 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $67,678 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,899 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,450 | 90.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,449 | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,363 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,724 | 88.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,046 | 7.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 653 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,979 | 49.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,843 | 17.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 229 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4,452 | 15.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,506 | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,383 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,111 | 14.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,124 | 18.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 203 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,137 | 7.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 97 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,687 | 9.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02118 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,528 | 10.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,260 | 8.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,456 | 10.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 475 | 3.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 991 | 7.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,417 | 10.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,039 | 7.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,294 | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,324 | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,349 | 23.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02118 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,181 | 22.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 565 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3,377 | 23.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 3,892 | 26.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 659 | 4.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,550 | 17.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02118 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 231 | 1.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 784 | 5.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 161 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 885 | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 494 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 225 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,774 | 12.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,396 | 23.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,511 | 31.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 969 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 574 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 439 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (02118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,879 | 94.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,613 | 58.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,511 | 40.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 785 | 2.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02118 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,854 | 76.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,970 | 21.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,160 | 8.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,272 | 9.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 693 | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,004 | 21.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02118 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 244 | 1.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 664 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 849 | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 3,627 | 23.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 3,059 | 19.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,178 | 7.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 5,862 | 37.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 19 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02118 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 121 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,654 | 10.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,466 | 9.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 821 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 794 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,221 | 7.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 655 | 4.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 794 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 455 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,521 | 48.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02118 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,974 | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 5,259 | 33.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,375 | 34.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,027 | 13.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 712 | 4.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 155 | 1.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02118 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,904 | 41.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 98 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,142 | 50.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 610 | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 319 | 2.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02118 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 5,647 | 40.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,719 | 47.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,534 | 10.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 233 | 1.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02118 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 32 | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 30 | 0.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 136 | 3.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 305 | 7.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,488 | 37.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2,000 | 50.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02118 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,795 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,286 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,485 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.95 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.83 | 2.38 |
Households (02118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,133 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,281 | 23.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 988 | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,347 | 30.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,138 | 36.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,215 | 15.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,942 | 20.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.86 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.79 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02118 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,572 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,164 | 57.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,814 | 30.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 146 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,108 | 8.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,455 | 51.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02118 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,874 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 219 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 231 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,678 | 28.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,074 | 18.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,672 | 45.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,593 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 430 | 1.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,664 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,867 | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 152 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,273 | 58.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,442 | 37.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02118 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,188 | 78.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,982 | 21.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,123 | 52.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,433 | 40.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,104 | 18.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 426 | 7.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,054 | 74.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,737 | 6.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,338 | 422.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,338 | 422.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,338 | 422.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 508 | 29.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 772 | 44.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 66 | 3.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,251 | 129.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 265 | 15.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02118 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,354 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,740 | 61.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,614 | 38.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,667 | 17.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,621 | 5.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,376 | 12.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 950 | 3.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02118 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,133 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,134 | 92.9% | 89.4% |
Boston, MA02118