Boston, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02111
Suffolk County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,383
- 10,544/sq mi High-density area
- $87,404
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,033,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boston pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10,544
- people per sq mi
- 26%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02111 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02111 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, home to 7,383 residents across 0.7 square miles, a density of 10,544 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02111 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,404 (24% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $79,485. The poverty rate is 24.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,033,500 (72% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), with only 26.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,926.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 02111 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 02111
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boston, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02111.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
194 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
142 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
117 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
106 establishments
- Finance and insurance 71
Finance and insurance
71 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02111, Boston, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,383
Population
0.7
Area (sq mi)
10,544
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02111?
33.9
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
43.0%
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?
$87,404
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$79,485
Per Capita Income
24.7%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02111 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Boston, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$87,404 27th percentile higher than 27% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Massachusetts ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,648housing units
4,648
Total Housing Units
3,711
Occupied Units
937
Vacant Units
1.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,033,500
Median Home Value
+72% vs state ZIP avg
$1,926
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 938 business establishments in ZIP 02111, employing approximately 36,744 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,795,198,000.
938
Businesses
36,744
Employees
$4.8B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 194 | 20.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 142 | 15.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 117 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 106 | 11.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 71 | 7.6% |
| Retail trade | 63 | 6.7% |
| Information | 54 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 46 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 42 | 4.5% |
| Educational services | 30 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.6% |
| Construction | 4 | 0.4% |
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 02111 vs 02203 →
ZIP 02111 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02118
Boston (02118)
26,498 residents
- 02116
Boston (02116)
20,628 residents
- 02114
Boston (02114)
11,999 residents
- 02111 7,383
Boston (02111)
7,383 residents
- 02113 6,915
Boston (02113)
6,915 residents
- 02108 3,825
Boston (02108)
3,825 residents
- 02109 3,771
Boston (02109)
3,771 residents
- 02210 2,090
Boston (02210)
2,090 residents
- 02110 1,733
Boston (02110)
1,733 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02111 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02111 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02108
Boston (02108)
$212,928 median income
- 02210
Boston (02210)
$172,124 median income
- 02109
Boston (02109)
$158,843 median income
- 02110
Boston (02110)
$138,438 median income
- 02114
Boston (02114)
$132,210 median income
- 02116
Boston (02116)
$126,496 median income
- 02199
Boston (02199)
$122,285 median income
- 02113
Boston (02113)
$113,314 median income
- 02118
Boston (02118)
$98,224 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02111 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02203 | Boston, MA | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| 02108 | Boston, MA | 3,825 | 0.6 mi |
| 02110 | Boston, MA | 1,733 | 0.7 mi |
| 02116 | Boston, MA | 20,628 | 0.8 mi |
| 02113 | Boston, MA | 6,915 | 1.1 mi |
| 02109 | Boston, MA | 3,771 | 1.1 mi |
| 02114 | Boston, MA | 11,999 | 1.0 mi |
| 02210 | Boston, MA | 2,090 | 1.0 mi |
| 02118 | Boston, MA | 26,498 | 1.0 mi |
| 02199 | Boston, MA | 1,146 | 1.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02111, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,383 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 02111 in?
ZIP code 02111 (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 02111?
ZIP code 02111 in Boston, MA has a population of 7,383 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02111?
The median household income in ZIP 02111 is $87,404, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02111?
The median home value in ZIP 02111 is $1,033,500, which is 272% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02111?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02111 is Asian at 48.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02111?
ZIP code 02111 has 938 business establishments employing approximately 36,744 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02111?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02111 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (194), Accommodation and food services (142), Other services (except public administration) (117). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02111?
In ZIP code 02111, 73.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02111?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02111 is 20.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02111?
In ZIP code 02111, approximately 26.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 73.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02111?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02111 is 24.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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