PlainZIP

West Roxbury, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02132

Suffolk County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

25,861
2,190/sq mi
$138,724
Median income
$746,100
Median home value
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Roxbury pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
2,190
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02132 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02132 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, with 25,861 residents across 11.8 square miles, a density of 2,190 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02132 skews affluent, with a median household income of $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%. Housing costs here run $746,100 for a typical home value (24% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,184 a month; 70.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 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 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 02132

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Roxbury, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02132.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 02132?

43.2

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

18.2%

Foreign-Born

White 72.2%
African American 5.2%
Asian 8.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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

How ZIP 02132 ranks nationally

West Roxbury, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$138,724 Top 5% higher than 95% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 79.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.8%

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

Owner 70.1%
Renter 29.9%

$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

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ZIP 02132 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02132 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02132 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 02132 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02132 in? ▼
ZIP code 02132 (West 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 02132? ▼
ZIP code 02132 in West Roxbury, MA has a population of 25,861 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02132? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02132 is $138,724, which is 82% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02132? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02132 is $746,100, which is 168% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02132? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02132 is White at 72.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02132? ▼
ZIP code 02132 has 494 business establishments employing approximately 5,038 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02132? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02132 are: Other services (except public administration) (85), Health care and social assistance (74), Professional, scientific, and technical services (58). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02132? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02132 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 02132? ▼
In ZIP code 02132, 79.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.8% 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 02132? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02132 is 31.7 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 02132? ▼
In ZIP code 02132, approximately 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02132? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02132 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.