02127 ZIP Code
Boston, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02127 |
| City/Town: | Boston |
| County: | Suffolk |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,175 |
| Median Household Income: | $145,357 |
| Per Capita Income: | $82,012 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,202 |
| Median Home Value: | $818,200 |
| Land Area: | 2.1 sq miles
5.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3353, -71.0382 |
Population Information (02127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,175 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,485 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,690 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,738 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 961 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,086 | 3.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 837 | 2.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,423 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 13,484 | 37.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,579 | 15.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,403 | 9.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,784 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,596 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,888 | 5.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 922 | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 474 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $818,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,255 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,202 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,406 | 90.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,796 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,739 | 44.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,667 | 55.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,130 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 835 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 687 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,964 | 13.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,512 | 8.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 755 | 2.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12,978 | 44.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,399 | 25.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 70.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02127 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $145,357 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $180,807 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $156,250 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $82,012 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 26,157 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 25,123 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,034 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,037 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 21,946 | 87.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,584 | 10.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 593 | 2.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 28,507 | 78.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,679 | 4.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 32 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,527 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,119 | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,311 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,533 | 7.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,421 | 9.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 218 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 761 | 2.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 42 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,400 | 6.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02127 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 938 | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 457 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 964 | 5.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 702 | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 712 | 4.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,316 | 7.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,241 | 7.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,525 | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,426 | 13.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 6,125 | 35.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02127 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,535 | 34.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 819 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 6,942 | 27.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 2,212 | 8.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 717 | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 5,755 | 22.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02127 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 759 | 3.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,389 | 5.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 487 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,994 | 7.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 635 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 642 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 4,098 | 16.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 6,849 | 27.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,829 | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,193 | 4.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 458 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 775 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.5% | 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 (02127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,342 | 97.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,951 | 80.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,682 | 24.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 631 | 1.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02127 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,998 | 86.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,178 | 12.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,030 | 11.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 827 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 514 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,792 | 10.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02127 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,515 | 7.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,402 | 12.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,550 | 13.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 6,459 | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,698 | 14.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 955 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,623 | 13.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02127 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 62 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,481 | 12.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,680 | 8.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 835 | 4.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,041 | 5.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,189 | 6.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 865 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,189 | 6.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 819 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 9,041 | 47.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02127 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 485 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,300 | 22.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 8,506 | 44.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,383 | 22.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,145 | 6.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 383 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02127 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,706 | 67.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 514 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,053 | 23.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 708 | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 51 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 374 | 2.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02127 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 4,789 | 27.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,404 | 48.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,510 | 20.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 703 | 4.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02127 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 58 | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 7 | 0.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 7 | 0.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 5 | 0.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 39 | 0.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 902 | 11.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,575 | 59.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2,146 | 27.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02127 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,260 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,094 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,255 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.04 | 2.38 |
Households (02127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,406 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,713 | 27.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,600 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,526 | 26.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,132 | 35.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,592 | 14.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,525 | 14.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.06 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.75 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02127 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,348 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,967 | 58.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,147 | 33.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 280 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 801 | 5.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,982 | 65.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02127 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,876 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 425 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 140 | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,824 | 31.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 734 | 12.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,753 | 46.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,921 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 950 | 3.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,973 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,097 | 8.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 273 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,743 | 56.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,081 | 34.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02127 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,302 | 81.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,470 | 17.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,891 | 60.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,502 | 38.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 776 | 12.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 77 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,505 | 87.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 590 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,670 | 791.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,670 | 791.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,670 | 791.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 872 | 147.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 402 | 68.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,706 | 289.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 72 | 12.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02127 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,437 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,822 | 83.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,615 | 16.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,563 | 7.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,091 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,696 | 4.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 265 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02127 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,406 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,482 | 94.7% | 89.4% |
Boston, MA02127