02130 ZIP Code
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02130 |
| City/Town: | Jamaica Plain |
| County: | Suffolk |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,479 |
| Median Household Income: | $114,933 |
| Per Capita Income: | $68,534 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,654 |
| Median Home Value: | $729,600 |
| Land Area: | 3.5 sq miles
9.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3082, -71.1135 |
Population Information (02130 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,479 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,595 | 47.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,884 | 52.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,996 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,543 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,553 | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,180 | 2.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,122 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 11,375 | 27.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,781 | 16.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,866 | 9.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,141 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,343 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,325 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,193 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,061 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02130 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $729,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,216 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,654 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,922 | 96.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 732 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,134 | 45.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,788 | 54.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02130 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 32,085 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,352 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 884 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,790 | 11.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,471 | 7.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 903 | 2.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,847 | 27.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 13,838 | 43.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 70.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02130 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $114,933 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $151,486 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $149,403 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $68,534 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02130 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 26,119 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 25,016 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,103 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,992 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,911 | 83.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,961 | 11.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,144 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02130 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,372 | 63.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,282 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 219 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,640 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 19 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,010 | 7.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,937 | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,370 | 12.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,480 | 20.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 782 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,771 | 4.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 389 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 5,538 | 13.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02130 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,049 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 548 | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 739 | 4.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 713 | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,019 | 5.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,727 | 9.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,992 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,219 | 18.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,218 | 12.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,698 | 26.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02130 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,553 | 30.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 988 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 7,153 | 28.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,893 | 7.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,628 | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 5,374 | 21.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02130 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 394 | 1.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,215 | 4.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 119 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,497 | 6.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 386 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 639 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,591 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,816 | 19.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 10,590 | 42.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,773 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,067 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 912 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02130 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.3% | 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 (02130 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 40,419 | 97.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 31,085 | 74.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,833 | 30.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 411 | 1.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02130 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,895 | 83.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,664 | 20.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,661 | 14.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 718 | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 500 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,192 | 12.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02130 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,251 | 12.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 892 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,380 | 12.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 6,104 | 32.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,981 | 10.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,296 | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,704 | 19.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 46 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02130 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 219 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,346 | 7.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 692 | 3.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 708 | 3.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 854 | 4.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,218 | 6.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,274 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,075 | 5.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 930 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 10,338 | 55.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02130 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,365 | 7.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,058 | 16.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,872 | 36.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,820 | 25.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,709 | 9.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 830 | 4.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02130 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,240 | 62.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 600 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,816 | 21.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,863 | 10.4% | 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: | 111 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 292 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02130 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 4,645 | 25.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 9,022 | 50.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,353 | 18.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 902 | 5.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02130 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 86 | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 17 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 18 | 0.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 6 | 0.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 213 | 2.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,279 | 15.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,545 | 55.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,970 | 24.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02130 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,715 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $997 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,216 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.38 |
Households (02130 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,922 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,124 | 34.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,398 | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,338 | 18.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,499 | 36.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,768 | 21.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,887 | 21.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.24 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02130 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,217 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,085 | 49.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,550 | 40.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 247 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 946 | 5.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,489 | 58.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02130 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,285 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 739 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 300 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,440 | 29.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,237 | 14.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,569 | 43.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02130 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 34,572 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 756 | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,830 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,217 | 10.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 210 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,233 | 53.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,774 | 42.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02130 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,676 | 81.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,217 | 17.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,149 | 43.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,712 | 51.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,057 | 28.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 356 | 4.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02130 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 32,789 | 79.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,515 | 3.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,690 | 573.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,690 | 573.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,690 | 573.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,386 | 91.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 936 | 61.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 14 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,214 | 278.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 226 | 14.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02130 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,483 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,748 | 69.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,735 | 30.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,326 | 16.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,830 | 7.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,152 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,427 | 3.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02130 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,922 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,217 | 96.1% | 89.4% |
Jamaica Plain, MA02130