ZIP Code 02132
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West Roxbury · Suffolk County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 25,861
- Median income
- $138,724
- Median home value
- $746,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 66.8%
- Land area
- 11.8 sq mi
2,190/sq mi
▲ 82% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 168% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.2
New York
ZIP code 02132 in West Roxbury, Massachusetts has a population of 25,861. The median household income is $138,724, which is 82% above the national average. Median home value is $746,100, 168% above the US average. 66.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02132 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.8 square miles in West Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 25,861 residents, producing a population density of 2,190 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 02132 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02132 sits at $138,724 (20% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $75,546. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $746,100 (24% above the state average) with median rent at $2,184 per month, and 70.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02132 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 02132 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 02132
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02132.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
85 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
74 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
58 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
56 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 02132, West Roxbury, 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
25,861
Population
11.8
Area (sq mi)
2,190
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02132?
43.2
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
18.2%
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?
$138,724
Median Household Income
+20% vs state
$75,546
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
31.7 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?
11,982
Total Housing Units
11,107
Occupied Units
875
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$746,100
Median Home Value
+24% vs state
$2,184
Median Rent
1948
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
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
281
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+181%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02132 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 221 |
| 2021 | +6.5% | 235 |
| 2022 | +10.7% | 260 |
| 2023 | +0.5% | 262 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 281 |
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 494 business establishments in ZIP 02132, employing approximately 5,038 people with a combined annual payroll of $252,847,000.
494
Businesses
5,038
Employees
$252.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 85 | 17.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 74 | 15.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 58 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 56 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 56 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 42 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 4.7% |
| Educational services | 16 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.2% |
| Information | 6 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 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 02132 vs 02467 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02467 | Chestnut Hill, MA | 22,491 | 2.5 mi |
| 02131 | Roslindale, MA | 29,826 | 1.8 mi |
| 02026 | Dedham, MA | 24,711 | 2.5 mi |
| 02136 | Hyde Park, MA | 28,488 | 2.4 mi |
| 02459 | Newton Center, MA | 19,095 | 2.9 mi |
| 02445 | Brookline, MA | 20,679 | 3.5 mi |
| 02126 | Mattapan, MA | 25,562 | 3.5 mi |
| 02130 | Jamaica Plain, MA | 35,401 | 3.1 mi |
| 02135 | Brighton, MA | 42,780 | 4.8 mi |
| 02461 | Newton Highlands, MA | 7,059 | 3.5 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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