ZIP Code 02108
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Boston · Suffolk County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 3,825
- Median income
- $212,928
- Median home value
- $1,667,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 78.6%
- Land area
- 0.4 sq mi
10,825/sq mi
▲ 179% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 500% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.9
New York
ZIP code 02108 in Boston, Massachusetts has a population of 3,825. The median household income is $212,928, which is 179% above the national average. Median home value is $1,667,600, 500% above the US average. 78.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02108 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.4 square miles in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 3,825 residents, producing a population density of 10,825 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02108 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02108 sits at $212,928 (84% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $144,957. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $1,667,600 (178% above the state average) with median rent at $2,597 per month, and 50.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02108 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 78.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 02108 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 02108
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02108.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
309 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
155 establishments
- Finance and insurance 113
Finance and insurance
113 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 104
Accommodation and food services
104 establishments
- Retail trade 88
Retail trade
88 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02108, Boston, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,825
Population
0.4
Area (sq mi)
10,825
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02108?
36.9
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
11.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$212,928
Median Household Income
+84% vs state
$144,957
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
2,568
Total Housing Units
1,973
Occupied Units
595
Vacant Units
1.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,667,600
Median Home Value
+178% vs state
$2,597
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,084 business establishments in ZIP 02108, employing approximately 22,279 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,566,613,000.
1,084
Businesses
22,279
Employees
$2.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 309 | 28.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 155 | 14.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 113 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 104 | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 88 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 52 | 4.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 49 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 47 | 4.3% |
| Information | 42 | 3.9% |
| Educational services | 32 | 3.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 26 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 1.2% |
| Construction | 8 | 0.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02108 vs 02114 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02114 | Boston, MA | 11,999 | 0.4 mi |
| 02203 | Boston, MA | 0 | 0.4 mi |
| 02111 | Boston, MA | 7,383 | 0.6 mi |
| 02110 | Boston, MA | 1,733 | 0.7 mi |
| 02113 | Boston, MA | 6,915 | 0.7 mi |
| 02116 | Boston, MA | 20,628 | 0.7 mi |
| 02109 | Boston, MA | 3,771 | 0.8 mi |
| 02142 | Cambridge, MA | 3,141 | 0.9 mi |
| 02118 | Boston, MA | 26,498 | 1.4 mi |
| 02129 | Charlestown, MA | 16,439 | 1.5 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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