Jamaica Plain, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02130
Suffolk County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,401
- 4,100/sq mi High-density area
- $131,551
- Median income Above-median income area
- $822,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 74.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jamaica Plain pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,100
- people per sq mi
- 45%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02130 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02130 (Jamaica Plain, MA) fell -1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 313.8 in 2023 to 309.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02130 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jamaica Plain, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, with 35,401 residents across 8.6 square miles, a density of 4,100 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02130 skews affluent, with a median household income of $131,551 (14% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $77,480. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $822,300 (37% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), with only 44.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,426.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 74.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 02130 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 02130
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jamaica Plain, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02130.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
120 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
100 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
84 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
76 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 02130, Jamaica Plain, 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
35,401
Population
8.6
Area (sq mi)
4,100
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02130?
35.3
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
20.6%
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?
$131,551
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$77,480
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02130 ranks nationally
Jamaica Plain, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$131,551 Top 7% higher than 93% of 30,318 US 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
19,120housing units
19,120
Total Housing Units
18,237
Occupied Units
883
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$822,300
Median Home Value
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$2,426
Median Rent
1938
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
-1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
309
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+209%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02130 have decreased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 247 |
| 2021 | +5.2% | 260 |
| 2022 | +3.2% | 268 |
| 2023 | +17.1% | 314 |
| 2024 | -1.4% | 309 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 683 business establishments in ZIP 02130, employing approximately 13,822 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,016,222,000.
683
Businesses
13,822
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 120 | 17.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 100 | 14.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 84 | 12.3% |
| Retail trade | 78 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 76 | 11.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 44 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 4.5% |
| Construction | 29 | 4.3% |
| Educational services | 29 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 3.1% |
| Information | 16 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 02130 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
- 02131
Roslindale (02131)
29,826 residents
- 02446
Brookline (02446)
29,311 residents
- 02115
Boston (02115)
28,441 residents
- 02215
Boston (02215)
26,125 residents
- 02121
Dorchester (02121)
25,978 residents
- 02126
Mattapan (02126)
25,562 residents
- 02119
Roxbury (02119)
25,346 residents
- 02467
Chestnut Hill (02467)
22,491 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02130 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02130 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02467
Chestnut Hill (02467)
$169,104 median income
- 02445
Brookline (02445)
$139,747 median income
- 02446
Brookline (02446)
$131,963 median income
- 02130
Jamaica Plain (02130)
$131,551 median income
- 02131
Roslindale (02131)
$111,006 median income
- 02215
Boston (02215)
$72,095 median income
- 02126 $65,709
Mattapan (02126)
$65,709 median income
- 02120 $64,289
Roxbury Crossing (02120)
$64,289 median income
- 02115 $54,991
Boston (02115)
$54,991 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02130 ranks #4 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 | 1.5 mi |
| 02445 | Brookline, MA | 20,679 | 1.5 mi |
| 02131 | Roslindale, MA | 29,826 | 1.8 mi |
| 02446 | Brookline, MA | 29,311 | 2.4 mi |
| 02120 | Roxbury Crossing, MA | 15,181 | 1.8 mi |
| 02119 | Roxbury, MA | 25,346 | 1.8 mi |
| 02215 | Boston, MA | 26,125 | 2.7 mi |
| 02115 | Boston, MA | 28,441 | 2.4 mi |
| 02467 | Chestnut Hill, MA | 22,491 | 2.4 mi |
| 02126 | Mattapan, MA | 25,562 | 2.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02130, 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 (35,401 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 02130 in?
ZIP code 02130 (Jamaica Plain) 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 02130?
ZIP code 02130 in Jamaica Plain, MA has a population of 35,401 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02130?
The median household income in ZIP 02130 is $131,551, which is 72% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02130?
The median home value in ZIP 02130 is $822,300, which is 196% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02130?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02130 is White at 63.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02130?
ZIP code 02130 has 683 business establishments employing approximately 13,822 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02130?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02130 are: Health care and social assistance (120), Other services (except public administration) (100), Accommodation and food services (84). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02130?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02130 decreased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. 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 02130?
In ZIP code 02130, 84.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.0% 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 02130?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02130 is 30.6 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 02130?
In ZIP code 02130, approximately 44.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02130?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02130 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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