ZIP Code 02111

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Source:

Boston · Suffolk County · Massachusetts

Population
7,383

10,544/sq mi

Median income
$87,404

▲ 15% vs US

higher than 71% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$1,033,500

▲ 272% vs US

higher than 98% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
57.5%

Median age 33.9

Land area
0.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 02111 in Boston, Massachusetts has a population of 7,383. The median household income is $87,404, which is 15% above the national average. Median home value is $1,033,500, 272% above the US average. 57.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 02111 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.7 square miles in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 7,383 residents, producing a population density of 10,544 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 02111 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02111 sits at $87,404 (24% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $79,485. The poverty rate stands at 24.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $1,033,500 (72% above the state average) with median rent at $1,926 per month, and 26.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02111 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 02111 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 02111

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02111.

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 02111, 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

7,383

Population

0.7

Area (sq mi)

10,544

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02111?

33.9

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

43.0%

Foreign-Born

White 37.4%
African American 2.9%
Asian 48.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%

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

$79,485

Per Capita Income

24.7%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.9 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,648

Total Housing Units

3,711

Occupied Units

937

Vacant Units

1.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 26.2%
Renter 73.8%

$1,033,500

Median Home Value

+72% vs state

$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 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

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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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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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