ZIP Code 02108

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Boston · Suffolk County · Massachusetts

Population
3,825

10,825/sq mi

Median income
$212,928

▲ 179% vs US

higher than 99% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$1,667,600

▲ 500% vs US

higher than 99% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
78.6%

Median age 36.9

Land area
0.4 sq mi

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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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02108?

36.9

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

11.1%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 3.5%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 87.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 78.6%

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

Owner 50.6%
Renter 49.4%

$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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02108 in?
ZIP code 02108 (Boston) is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Suffolk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/suffolk-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02108?
ZIP code 02108 in Boston, MA has a population of 3,825 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02108?
The median household income in ZIP 02108 is $212,928, which is 179% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02108?
The median home value in ZIP 02108 is $1,667,600, which is 500% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02108?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02108 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02108?
ZIP code 02108 has 1,084 business establishments employing approximately 22,279 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02108?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02108 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (309), Other services (except public administration) (155), Finance and insurance (113). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02108?
In ZIP code 02108, 87.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 78.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02108?
In ZIP code 02108, approximately 50.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02108?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02108 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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