Boston, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02113
Suffolk County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,915
- 26,621/sq mi High-density area
- $113,314
- Median income Above-median income area
- $662,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 82.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boston pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26,621
- people per sq mi
- 16%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02113 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02113 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, home to 6,915 residents across 0.3 square miles, a density of 26,621 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02113 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,314 (2% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $84,919. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $662,000 (10% above the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $2,630; 15.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 82.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 02113 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 02113
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boston, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02113.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 25
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Retail trade 19
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 11
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Finance and insurance 9
Finance and insurance
9 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 02113, 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
6,915
Population
0.3
Area (sq mi)
26,621
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02113?
29.4
Median Age
40.2%
Male
59.8%
Female
9.9%
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?
$113,314
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$84,919
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02113 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)
$113,314 Top 46% higher than 54% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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
4,763housing units
4,763
Total Housing Units
4,112
Occupied Units
651
Vacant Units
1.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$662,000
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$2,630
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 182 business establishments in ZIP 02113, employing approximately 2,742 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,042,000.
182
Businesses
2,742
Employees
$126.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 81 | 44.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 13.7% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 10.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 5.0% |
| Construction | 6 | 3.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.2% |
| Information | 3 | 1.6% |
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 02113 vs 02109 →
ZIP 02113 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02129
Charlestown (02129)
16,439 residents
- 02114
Boston (02114)
11,999 residents
- 02141
Cambridge (02141)
11,910 residents
- 02111
Boston (02111)
7,383 residents
- 02113
Boston (02113)
6,915 residents
- 02108 3,825
Boston (02108)
3,825 residents
- 02109 3,771
Boston (02109)
3,771 residents
- 02142 3,141
Cambridge (02142)
3,141 residents
- 02210 2,090
Boston (02210)
2,090 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02113 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02113 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
- 02129
Charlestown (02129)
$157,247 median income
- 02142
Cambridge (02142)
$147,723 median income
- 02110
Boston (02110)
$138,438 median income
- 02114
Boston (02114)
$132,210 median income
- 02141
Cambridge (02141)
$126,522 median income
- 02113
Boston (02113)
$113,314 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02113 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02109 | Boston, MA | 3,771 | 0.1 mi |
| 02203 | Boston, MA | 0 | 0.4 mi |
| 02110 | Boston, MA | 1,733 | 0.5 mi |
| 02114 | Boston, MA | 11,999 | 0.6 mi |
| 02108 | Boston, MA | 3,825 | 0.7 mi |
| 02111 | Boston, MA | 7,383 | 1.1 mi |
| 02129 | Charlestown, MA | 16,439 | 1.0 mi |
| 02142 | Cambridge, MA | 3,141 | 1.4 mi |
| 02141 | Cambridge, MA | 11,910 | 1.4 mi |
| 02210 | Boston, MA | 2,090 | 1.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02113, 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 (6,915 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 02113 in?
ZIP code 02113 (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 02113?
ZIP code 02113 in Boston, MA has a population of 6,915 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02113?
The median household income in ZIP 02113 is $113,314, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02113?
The median home value in ZIP 02113 is $662,000, which is 138% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02113?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02113 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02113?
ZIP code 02113 has 182 business establishments employing approximately 2,742 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02113?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02113 are: Accommodation and food services (81), Other services (except public administration) (25), Retail trade (19). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02113?
In ZIP code 02113, 89.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 82.6% 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 02113?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02113 is 24.0 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 02113?
In ZIP code 02113, approximately 15.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 84.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02113?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02113 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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