02119 ZIP Code
Roxbury, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02119 |
| City/Town: | Roxbury |
| County: | Suffolk |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,821 |
| Median Household Income: | $37,158 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,107 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,916 |
| Median Home Value: | $603,900 |
| Land Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3241, -71.0852 |
Population Information (02119 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,821 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,689 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,132 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,155 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,300 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,645 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,886 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,511 | 9.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,015 | 18.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,953 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,238 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,390 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,695 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,227 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,271 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 535 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02119 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $603,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,182 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,916 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,823 | 91.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,093 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,825 | 23.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,998 | 76.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02119 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,324 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,076 | 11.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,961 | 10.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,563 | 24.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,096 | 16.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 989 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,520 | 19.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,119 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 78.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02119 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $37,158 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,405 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $59,704 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,107 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02119 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,395 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,998 | 89.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,397 | 10.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,015 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,146 | 84.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,540 | 12.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 303 | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02119 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,972 | 18.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 13,328 | 49.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 148 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 721 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,948 | 14.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,704 | 13.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,724 | 25.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,614 | 32.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 196 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 3,162 | 11.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 85 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 5,171 | 19.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02119 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,015 | 17.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,259 | 10.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,140 | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,223 | 10.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,351 | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,319 | 11.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,093 | 9.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,225 | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 542 | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 656 | 5.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02119 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,728 | 39.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 618 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3,711 | 30.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,002 | 8.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 738 | 6.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 879 | 7.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02119 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 282 | 2.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 541 | 4.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 146 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,055 | 8.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 708 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 145 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 531 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,876 | 15.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,053 | 33.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,205 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 857 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 588 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02119 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 30.9% | 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 (02119 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,493 | 95.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,667 | 47.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,504 | 54.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,254 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02119 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,275 | 70.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,325 | 28.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,189 | 10.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,668 | 14.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 802 | 6.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,566 | 38.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02119 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,452 | 11.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,359 | 10.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,681 | 13.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 3,222 | 24.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,790 | 13.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,079 | 8.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,318 | 17.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 15 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02119 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,161 | 9.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,166 | 9.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 922 | 7.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 740 | 5.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,309 | 10.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,000 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 720 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 940 | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,939 | 38.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02119 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,084 | 8.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,834 | 21.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,873 | 30.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,637 | 28.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 903 | 7.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 585 | 4.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02119 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,193 | 60.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 356 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,411 | 28.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 537 | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 36 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 71 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 210 | 1.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02119 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 5,109 | 43.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,640 | 39.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,681 | 14.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 393 | 3.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02119 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 102 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 61 | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 9 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 31 | 1.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 113 | 4.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 845 | 29.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,164 | 41.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 500 | 17.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02119 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,348 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $966 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,182 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.38 |
Households (02119 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,823 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,188 | 18.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 920 | 7.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,460 | 29.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,549 | 46.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,777 | 23.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,458 | 29.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.22 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02119 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,632 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,049 | 56.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,943 | 27.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 241 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,053 | 9.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,242 | 68.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02119 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,420 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 248 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 362 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,216 | 29.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,726 | 23.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,868 | 38.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02119 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,712 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 512 | 2.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,747 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,112 | 19.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 595 | 11.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,726 | 53.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,791 | 35.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02119 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,990 | 85.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,726 | 13.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,896 | 50.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,542 | 41.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 805 | 21.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 288 | 7.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02119 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,905 | 74.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,321 | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,916 | 298.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,916 | 298.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,916 | 298.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 325 | 14.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,662 | 71.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,349 | 187.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 36 | 1.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02119 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,666 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,497 | 56.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,169 | 43.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,124 | 27.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,435 | 9.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 332 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,278 | 5.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02119 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,823 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,459 | 88.5% | 89.4% |
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