ZIP Code 02131
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Roslindale · Suffolk County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 29,826
- Median income
- $111,006
- Median home value
- $664,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 53.9%
- Land area
- 6.7 sq mi
4,452/sq mi
▲ 46% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▲ 139% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.1
New York
ZIP code 02131 in Roslindale, Massachusetts has a population of 29,826. The median household income is $111,006, which is 46% above the national average. Median home value is $664,700, 139% above the US average. 53.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02131 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.7 square miles in Roslindale, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 29,826 residents, producing a population density of 4,452 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 02131 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02131 sits at $111,006 (4% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $59,973. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $664,700 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $2,020 per month, and 59.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02131 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 02131 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 02131
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02131.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
75 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
58 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
41 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02131, Roslindale, 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
29,826
Population
6.7
Area (sq mi)
4,452
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02131?
39.1
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
23.7%
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?
$111,006
Median Household Income
-4% vs state
$59,973
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
33.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
13,363
Total Housing Units
12,694
Occupied Units
669
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$664,700
Median Home Value
+11% vs state
$2,020
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
+3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
320
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+220%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02131 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +220% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.0% | 249 |
| 2021 | +6.0% | 264 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 302 |
| 2023 | +2.3% | 309 |
| 2024 | +3.6% | 320 |
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 443 business establishments in ZIP 02131, employing approximately 5,587 people with a combined annual payroll of $290,993,000.
443
Businesses
5,587
Employees
$291.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 75 | 16.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 70 | 15.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 58 | 13.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 12.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 39 | 8.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.4% |
| Information | 4 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.7% |
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 02131 vs 02136 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02136 | Hyde Park, MA | 28,488 | 2.0 mi |
| 02130 | Jamaica Plain, MA | 35,401 | 1.8 mi |
| 02132 | West Roxbury, MA | 25,861 | 1.8 mi |
| 02126 | Mattapan, MA | 25,562 | 1.8 mi |
| 02445 | Brookline, MA | 20,679 | 2.9 mi |
| 02124 | Dorchester Center, MA | 47,783 | 2.8 mi |
| 02121 | Dorchester, MA | 25,978 | 2.5 mi |
| 02446 | Brookline, MA | 29,311 | 4.1 mi |
| 02467 | Chestnut Hill, MA | 22,491 | 2.8 mi |
| 02134 | Allston, MA | 21,503 | 5.1 mi |
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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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