Roxbury, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02119
Suffolk County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,346
- 6,126/sq mi High-density area
- $48,488
- Median income Below-median income area
- $688,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Roxbury pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,126
- people per sq mi
- 27%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02119 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02119 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, with 25,346 residents across 4.1 square miles, a density of 6,126 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02119 reports a modest median household income of $48,488 (58% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,103. The poverty rate is 25.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $688,600 (15% above the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $1,329; 26.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 02119 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 02119
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roxbury, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02119.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
119 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
75 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Construction 39
Construction
39 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 02119, Roxbury, 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
25,346
Population
4.1
Area (sq mi)
6,126
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02119?
36.3
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
27.0%
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?
$48,488
Median Household Income
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$35,103
Per Capita Income
25.7%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02119 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Roxbury, 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)
$48,488 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
13,023housing units
13,023
Total Housing Units
11,920
Occupied Units
1,103
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$688,600
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,329
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.4%
YoY Change (2023)
381
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+281%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02119 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +281% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +13.0% | 310 |
| 2020 | +14.5% | 355 |
| 2021 | +0.5% | 356 |
| 2022 | +4.5% | 373 |
| 2023 | +2.4% | 381 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 516 business establishments in ZIP 02119, employing approximately 7,413 people with a combined annual payroll of $499,330,000.
516
Businesses
7,413
Employees
$499.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 119 | 23.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 75 | 14.5% |
| Retail trade | 64 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 11.6% |
| Construction | 39 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 12 | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 2.1% |
| Information | 8 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.6% |
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 02119 vs 02121 →
ZIP 02119 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02130
Jamaica Plain (02130)
35,401 residents
- 02125
Dorchester (02125)
33,295 residents
- 02115
Boston (02115)
28,441 residents
- 02118
Boston (02118)
26,498 residents
- 02215
Boston (02215)
26,125 residents
- 02121
Dorchester (02121)
25,978 residents
- 02119
Roxbury (02119)
25,346 residents
- 02116
Boston (02116)
20,628 residents
- 02120
Roxbury Crossing (02120)
15,181 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02119 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02119 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02142
Cambridge (02142)
$147,723 median income
- 02130
Jamaica Plain (02130)
$131,551 median income
- 02116
Boston (02116)
$126,496 median income
- 02199
Boston (02199)
$122,285 median income
- 02118
Boston (02118)
$98,224 median income
- 02125
Dorchester (02125)
$82,953 median income
- 02215
Boston (02215)
$72,095 median income
- 02120
Roxbury Crossing (02120)
$64,289 median income
- 02115 $54,991
Boston (02115)
$54,991 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02119 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02121 | Dorchester, MA | 25,978 | 1.3 mi |
| 02120 | Roxbury Crossing, MA | 15,181 | 0.8 mi |
| 02199 | Boston, MA | 1,146 | 1.6 mi |
| 02115 | Boston, MA | 28,441 | 1.3 mi |
| 02118 | Boston, MA | 26,498 | 1.2 mi |
| 02116 | Boston, MA | 20,628 | 1.9 mi |
| 02125 | Dorchester, MA | 33,295 | 1.6 mi |
| 02142 | Cambridge, MA | 3,141 | 2.6 mi |
| 02215 | Boston, MA | 26,125 | 1.9 mi |
| 02130 | Jamaica Plain, MA | 35,401 | 1.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02119, 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 (25,346 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 02119 in?
ZIP code 02119 (Roxbury) 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 02119?
ZIP code 02119 in Roxbury, MA has a population of 25,346 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02119?
The median household income in ZIP 02119 is $48,488, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02119?
The median home value in ZIP 02119 is $688,600, which is 148% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02119?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02119 is African American at 44.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02119?
ZIP code 02119 has 516 business establishments employing approximately 7,413 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02119?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02119 are: Health care and social assistance (119), Real estate and rental and leasing (75), Retail trade (64). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02119?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02119 increased by 2.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 281%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02119?
In ZIP code 02119, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% 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 02119?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02119 is 30.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02119?
In ZIP code 02119, approximately 26.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 73.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02119?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02119 is 25.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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