Allston, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02134
Suffolk County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,503
- 6,260/sq mi High-density area
- $78,679
- Median income Near-median income area
- $657,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 74.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Allston pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,260
- people per sq mi
- 13%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02134 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02134 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Allston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, with 21,503 residents across 3.4 square miles, a density of 6,260 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02134 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,679 (32% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,257. The poverty rate is 21.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $657,300 (10% above the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $2,358; 12.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 74.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 02134 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 02134
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Allston, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02134.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
134 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 48
Real estate and rental and leasing
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 47
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 40
Health care and social assistance
40 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 02134, Allston, 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
21,503
Population
3.4
Area (sq mi)
6,260
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02134?
28.5
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
34.7%
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?
$78,679
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$48,257
Per Capita Income
21.5%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
33.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02134 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Allston, 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)
$78,679 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
8,999housing units
8,999
Total Housing Units
8,217
Occupied Units
782
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$657,300
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$2,358
Median Rent
1942
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2021)
271
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+171%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02134 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +17.2% | 211 |
| 2017 | +6.3% | 225 |
| 2019 | – | 254 |
| 2020 | +1.6% | 258 |
| 2021 | +5.0% | 271 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 502 business establishments in ZIP 02134, employing approximately 6,714 people with a combined annual payroll of $514,389,000.
502
Businesses
6,714
Employees
$514.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 134 | 26.7% |
| Retail trade | 84 | 16.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 48 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 9.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 7.4% |
| Construction | 23 | 4.6% |
| Information | 14 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 2.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 11 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.2% |
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 02134 vs 02163 →
ZIP 02134 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02135
Brighton (02135)
42,780 residents
- 02139
Cambridge (02139)
36,349 residents
- 02138
Cambridge (02138)
36,314 residents
- 02446
Brookline (02446)
29,311 residents
- 02215
Boston (02215)
26,125 residents
- 02144
Somerville (02144)
23,891 residents
- 02134
Allston (02134)
21,503 residents
- 02445
Brookline (02445)
20,679 residents
- 02140
Cambridge (02140)
17,607 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02134 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02134 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02144
Somerville (02144)
$150,313 median income
- 02142
Cambridge (02142)
$147,723 median income
- 02445
Brookline (02445)
$139,747 median income
- 02140
Cambridge (02140)
$135,286 median income
- 02139
Cambridge (02139)
$134,586 median income
- 02446
Brookline (02446)
$131,963 median income
- 02138
Cambridge (02138)
$119,967 median income
- 02135
Brighton (02135)
$90,829 median income
- 02163
Boston (02163)
$84,583 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02134 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02163 | Boston, MA | 2,582 | 0.7 mi |
| 02446 | Brookline, MA | 29,311 | 1.1 mi |
| 02138 | Cambridge, MA | 36,314 | 1.6 mi |
| 02139 | Cambridge, MA | 36,349 | 1.4 mi |
| 02135 | Brighton, MA | 42,780 | 1.4 mi |
| 02445 | Brookline, MA | 20,679 | 2.2 mi |
| 02215 | Boston, MA | 26,125 | 1.5 mi |
| 02140 | Cambridge, MA | 17,607 | 2.5 mi |
| 02144 | Somerville, MA | 23,891 | 3.0 mi |
| 02142 | Cambridge, MA | 3,141 | 2.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02134, 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 (21,503 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 02134 in?
ZIP code 02134 (Allston) 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 02134?
ZIP code 02134 in Allston, MA has a population of 21,503 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02134?
The median household income in ZIP 02134 is $78,679, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02134?
The median home value in ZIP 02134 is $657,300, which is 136% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02134?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02134 is White at 56.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02134?
ZIP code 02134 has 502 business establishments employing approximately 6,714 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02134?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02134 are: Accommodation and food services (134), Retail trade (84), Real estate and rental and leasing (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02134?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02134 increased by 5.0% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 02134?
In ZIP code 02134, 85.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.3% 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 02134?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02134 is 33.0 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 02134?
In ZIP code 02134, approximately 12.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 87.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02134?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02134 is 21.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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