02128 ZIP Code
Boston, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02128 |
| City/Town: | Boston |
| County: | Suffolk |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 45,357 |
| Median Household Income: | $84,023 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,646 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,832 |
| Median Home Value: | $653,600 |
| Land Area: | 5.0 sq miles
13.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3615, -71.0074 |
Population Information (02128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 45,357 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 24,026 | 53.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,331 | 47.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,488 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,247 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,730 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,025 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,613 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 12,054 | 26.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,061 | 15.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,973 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,641 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,994 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,026 | 4.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 861 | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 644 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $653,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,942 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,832 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,308 | 91.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,524 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,664 | 26.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 12,644 | 73.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 33,254 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 5,582 | 16.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,282 | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,103 | 24.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,276 | 12.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,183 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,648 | 23.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,180 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 76.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02128 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $84,023 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $111,729 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,889 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,646 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 28,916 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 26,578 | 92.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,326 | 8.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,517 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 22,882 | 86.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,266 | 8.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,395 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 35 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,623 | 47.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,437 | 3.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 284 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,844 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 39 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,249 | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 16,881 | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 15,525 | 34.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 24,681 | 54.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,598 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,311 | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 97 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 21,675 | 47.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02128 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 802 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,160 | 6.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 806 | 4.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 990 | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,362 | 7.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,690 | 15.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,482 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,535 | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,701 | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,780 | 16.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02128 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,853 | 29.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,415 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 10,854 | 40.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,367 | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 339 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,992 | 15.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02128 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 44 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,514 | 5.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,485 | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 446 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,712 | 6.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,754 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 595 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,251 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,868 | 22.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,622 | 17.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 4,447 | 16.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 867 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 973 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.2% | 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 (02128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 42,077 | 92.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,681 | 52.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,735 | 45.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,176 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02128 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,488 | 83.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,738 | 15.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,585 | 9.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,007 | 5.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 615 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,641 | 15.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02128 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,432 | 7.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 648 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3,030 | 16.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 8,289 | 44.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,570 | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 616 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,173 | 16.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 74 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02128 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 153 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,995 | 10.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 674 | 3.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 440 | 2.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 427 | 2.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,311 | 7.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 864 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,044 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,030 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 10,894 | 57.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02128 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,480 | 7.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,637 | 19.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,072 | 37.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,090 | 27.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,302 | 6.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 251 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02128 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,234 | 64.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 484 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,465 | 25.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 895 | 5.2% | 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: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 209 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02128 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 5,447 | 31.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,043 | 46.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,241 | 18.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 577 | 3.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02128 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 48 | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 8 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 38 | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 32 | 0.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 199 | 4.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 870 | 18.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,844 | 61.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 625 | 13.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02128 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,674 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $854 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,942 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.38 |
Households (02128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,308 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,351 | 30.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,334 | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,428 | 25.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,412 | 31.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,662 | 26.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,909 | 16.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.30 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02128 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,858 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 10,191 | 51.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,280 | 36.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 235 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,352 | 6.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,624 | 43.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02128 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,222 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 807 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 580 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,856 | 37.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,825 | 17.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,154 | 30.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 36,601 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 781 | 2.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 45,253 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,465 | 9.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 532 | 11.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,209 | 49.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,724 | 38.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02128 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,409 | 82.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,432 | 16.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,867 | 52.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,110 | 41.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,353 | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 455 | 6.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,945 | 55.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 955 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 20,412 | 2137.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 20,412 | 2137.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 20,412 | 2137.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,130 | 118.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 995 | 104.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 11 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 16,724 | 1751.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 29 | 3.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02128 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 42,869 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,426 | 38.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 26,443 | 61.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 21,590 | 50.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,500 | 5.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,431 | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 922 | 2.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02128 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,308 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,402 | 94.8% | 89.4% |
Boston, MA02128