02131 ZIP Code
Roslindale, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02131 |
| City/Town: | Roslindale |
| County: | Suffolk |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,637 |
| Median Household Income: | $101,566 |
| Per Capita Income: | $59,673 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,123 |
| Median Home Value: | $601,100 |
| Land Area: | 2.8 sq miles
7.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2823, -71.1247 |
Population Information (02131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,637 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,264 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,373 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,875 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,597 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,621 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,652 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,490 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,263 | 16.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,019 | 15.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,123 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,418 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,953 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,908 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,076 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 642 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $601,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,821 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,123 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,371 | 94.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 752 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,767 | 54.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,604 | 45.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,402 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,613 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,104 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,482 | 19.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,023 | 12.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,432 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,747 | 24.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,001 | 25.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 50.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02131 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $101,566 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $129,428 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $120,828 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $59,673 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,690 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,801 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 889 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,226 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,034 | 78.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,735 | 15.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,008 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,556 | 55.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,669 | 24.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 62 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 684 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,542 | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,124 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,521 | 14.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,136 | 22.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 311 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,528 | 4.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 212 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 5,085 | 16.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02131 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 530 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 441 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 724 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 625 | 5.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 786 | 6.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,373 | 11.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,528 | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,134 | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,604 | 13.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,626 | 21.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02131 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,404 | 52.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 732 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3,349 | 18.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 583 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 604 | 3.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,657 | 14.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02131 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 710 | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 553 | 3.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 205 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,401 | 7.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 751 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 542 | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,148 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,592 | 14.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,477 | 36.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,726 | 9.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 909 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 767 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.0% | 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 (02131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,392 | 96.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,214 | 70.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,020 | 34.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 833 | 2.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02131 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,482 | 84.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,759 | 22.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,119 | 17.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 806 | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 495 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,194 | 17.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02131 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,274 | 32.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,282 | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3,019 | 23.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,189 | 16.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 911 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 627 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 812 | 6.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02131 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 487 | 3.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 458 | 3.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 596 | 4.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 825 | 6.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 760 | 5.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,073 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,343 | 10.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 849 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,732 | 51.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02131 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 374 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,235 | 9.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,720 | 36.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,823 | 36.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,608 | 12.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 363 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02131 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,881 | 71.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 433 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,595 | 12.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,369 | 11.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 71 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02131 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,624 | 13.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,061 | 49.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,579 | 28.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,107 | 8.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02131 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 117 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 18 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 11 | 0.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 29 | 0.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 221 | 3.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,717 | 25.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,370 | 64.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 284 | 4.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02131 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,591 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $694 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,821 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.38 |
Households (02131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,371 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,919 | 39.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,256 | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,527 | 20.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,119 | 33.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,647 | 29.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,422 | 27.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.52 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02131 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,722 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,750 | 45.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,540 | 43.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 168 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 942 | 7.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,089 | 40.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02131 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,104 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 485 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 525 | 7.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,632 | 37.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,457 | 20.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,005 | 28.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,378 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 682 | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,225 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,797 | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 267 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,982 | 52.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,548 | 40.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02131 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,103 | 88.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,209 | 10.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,846 | 57.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,142 | 35.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 443 | 13.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 221 | 6.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,461 | 74.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,073 | 3.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,176 | 762.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,176 | 762.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,176 | 762.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 962 | 89.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 731 | 68.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 25 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,817 | 542.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 84 | 7.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02131 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,762 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,756 | 66.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,006 | 33.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,515 | 18.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,464 | 11.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 308 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 719 | 2.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02131 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,371 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,599 | 93.8% | 89.4% |
Roslindale, MA02131