ZIP Code 02113

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Source:

Boston · Suffolk County · Massachusetts

Population
6,915

26,621/sq mi

Median income
$113,314

▲ 49% vs US

higher than 88% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$662,000

▲ 138% vs US

higher than 93% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
82.6%

Median age 29.4

Land area
0.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 02113 in Boston, Massachusetts has a population of 6,915. The median household income is $113,314, which is 49% above the national average. Median home value is $662,000, 138% above the US average. 82.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 02113 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.3 square miles in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 6,915 residents, producing a population density of 26,621 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 02113 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02113 sits at $113,314 (2% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $84,919. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $662,000 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $2,630 per month, and 15.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02113 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 82.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 02113 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 02113

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02113.

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 02113, 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

6,915

Population

0.3

Area (sq mi)

26,621

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02113?

29.4

Median Age

40.2%

Male

59.8%

Female

9.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.3%
African American 4.0%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$113,314

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$84,919

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 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 89.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 82.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,763

Total Housing Units

4,112

Occupied Units

651

Vacant Units

1.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 15.6%
Renter 84.4%

$662,000

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$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 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

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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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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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