ZIP Code 02134
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Allston · Suffolk County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 21,503
- Median income
- $78,679
- Median home value
- $657,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 74.3%
- Land area
- 3.4 sq mi
6,260/sq mi
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
▲ 136% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 28.5
New York
ZIP code 02134 in Allston, Massachusetts has a population of 21,503. The median household income is $78,679, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $657,300, 136% above the US average. 74.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02134 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.4 square miles in Allston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 21,503 residents, producing a population density of 6,260 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 02134 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02134 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $657,300 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $2,358 per month, and 12.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02134 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 74.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.5, 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 02134 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 02134
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$48,257
Per Capita Income
21.5%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
33.0 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?
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
$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 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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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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