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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
$78,679
Median income
$657,300
Median home value
74.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $48,257. The poverty rate stands at 21.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. The typical home here is valued at $657,300 (10% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,358 monthly, and 12.8% of units 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. To put 02134 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Suffolk County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 02134?

28.5

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

34.7%

Foreign-Born

White 56.0%
African American 6.2%
Asian 23.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

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

$48,257

Per Capita Income

21.5%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

33.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02134 ranks nationally

Allston, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,679 Top 40% higher than 60% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 85.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 74.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,999

Total Housing Units

8,217

Occupied Units

782

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 12.8%
Renter 87.2%

$657,300

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$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

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ZIP 02134 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 02134 ranks #7 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 02134 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 02134 ranks #null 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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