02132 ZIP Code
West Roxbury, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02132 |
| City/Town: | West Roxbury |
| County: | Suffolk |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,488 |
| Median Household Income: | $132,457 |
| Per Capita Income: | $72,899 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,648 |
| Median Home Value: | $692,800 |
| Land Area: | 4.9 sq miles
12.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2791, -71.1604 |
Population Information (02132 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,488 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,928 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,560 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,679 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,367 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,492 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,093 | 4.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 604 | 2.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,098 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,238 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,781 | 14.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,724 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,115 | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,184 | 12.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,470 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 643 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02132 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $692,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,947 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,648 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,967 | 94.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 681 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,656 | 69.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,311 | 30.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02132 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,253 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 516 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 376 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,776 | 13.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,101 | 10.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,446 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,290 | 31.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,748 | 33.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 64.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02132 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $132,457 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $160,495 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $167,526 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $72,899 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02132 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,159 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,425 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 703 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,566 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,652 | 80.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,126 | 14.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 647 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02132 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,931 | 75.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,309 | 4.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 78 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,302 | 8.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 769 | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,099 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,027 | 7.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,454 | 9.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 41 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 585 | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 142 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,686 | 6.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02132 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 259 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 354 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 562 | 5.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 405 | 3.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 637 | 5.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,059 | 9.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 957 | 8.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,858 | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,811 | 16.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,065 | 27.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02132 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,929 | 55.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 955 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,956 | 13.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 190 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 254 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,901 | 20.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02132 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 23 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 521 | 3.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 875 | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 215 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 913 | 6.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 563 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 139 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,118 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,340 | 16.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,150 | 35.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 961 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 677 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 930 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02132 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.1% | 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 (02132 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,551 | 96.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,061 | 83.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,373 | 27.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 598 | 2.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02132 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,806 | 80.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,252 | 29.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,532 | 23.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 484 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 347 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 978 | 8.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02132 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,040 | 60.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 381 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,360 | 11.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 359 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 534 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 378 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,377 | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 219 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02132 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 295 | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 599 | 5.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 283 | 2.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 551 | 4.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 765 | 6.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,350 | 11.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,887 | 16.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 715 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,203 | 44.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02132 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 320 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,273 | 10.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,085 | 26.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,027 | 34.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,231 | 19.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 712 | 6.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02132 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,962 | 63.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 301 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,583 | 14.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,035 | 18.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 38 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 40 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02132 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,112 | 10.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,418 | 40.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,996 | 36.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,441 | 13.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02132 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 145 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 78 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 8 | 0.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 50 | 0.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 212 | 2.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,038 | 13.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5,393 | 70.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 732 | 9.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02132 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,683 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $846 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,947 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.84 | 2.38 |
Households (02132 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,967 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,531 | 50.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,046 | 18.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,813 | 16.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,058 | 27.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,825 | 25.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,738 | 34.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02132 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,671 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,439 | 32.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,001 | 56.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 344 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 772 | 7.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,412 | 32.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02132 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,574 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 513 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 511 | 9.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,206 | 39.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,011 | 18.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,333 | 23.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02132 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,117 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,047 | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,149 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,566 | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 140 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 908 | 35.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,518 | 59.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02132 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,956 | 90.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,281 | 8.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 973 | 42.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,074 | 47.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 386 | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 234 | 10.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02132 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,712 | 78.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 760 | 2.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,776 | 760.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,776 | 760.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,776 | 760.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 2,062 | 271.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 327 | 43.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 55 | 7.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,331 | 175.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 49 | 6.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02132 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,809 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,904 | 76.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,905 | 23.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,780 | 7.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,181 | 8.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,648 | 6.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 296 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02132 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,967 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,233 | 93.3% | 89.4% |
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