Hyde Park, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02136
Suffolk County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,488
- 2,396/sq mi High-density area
- $96,737
- Median income Above-median income area
- $578,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hyde Park pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,396
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02136 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02136 (Hyde Park, MA) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 298.7 in 2023 to 325.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02136 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hyde Park, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, with 28,488 residents across 11.9 square miles, a density of 2,396 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02136 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,737 (16% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,254. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $578,400 (3% below the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $1,869; 53.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 02136 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 02136
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hyde Park, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02136.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
70 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
63 establishments
- Construction
Construction
60 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
29 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 02136, Hyde Park, 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
28,488
Population
11.9
Area (sq mi)
2,396
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02136?
37.8
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
28.8%
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?
$96,737
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$44,254
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
33.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02136 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Hyde Park, 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)
$96,737 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
14,171housing units
14,171
Total Housing Units
13,719
Occupied Units
452
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$578,400
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,869
Median Rent
1954
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
+9.1%
YoY Change (2024)
326
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+226%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02136 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +226% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 240 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 262 |
| 2022 | +10.5% | 290 |
| 2023 | +3.1% | 299 |
| 2024 | +9.1% | 326 |
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 475 business establishments in ZIP 02136, employing approximately 5,452 people with a combined annual payroll of $314,987,000.
475
Businesses
5,452
Employees
$315.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 81 | 17.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 70 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 63 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 60 | 12.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 6.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 12 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 1.7% |
| Information | 6 | 1.3% |
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 02136 vs 02131 →
ZIP 02136 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02124
Dorchester Center (02124)
47,783 residents
- 02130
Jamaica Plain (02130)
35,401 residents
- 02131
Roslindale (02131)
29,826 residents
- 02136
Hyde Park (02136)
28,488 residents
- 02186
Milton (02186)
27,003 residents
- 02132
West Roxbury (02132)
25,861 residents
- 02126
Mattapan (02126)
25,562 residents
- 02026
Dedham (02026)
24,711 residents
- 02467
Chestnut Hill (02467)
22,491 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02136 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02136 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02186
Milton (02186)
$188,033 median income
- 02467
Chestnut Hill (02467)
$169,104 median income
- 02021
Canton (02021)
$143,381 median income
- 02445
Brookline (02445)
$139,747 median income
- 02132
West Roxbury (02132)
$138,724 median income
- 02130
Jamaica Plain (02130)
$131,551 median income
- 02026
Dedham (02026)
$128,955 median income
- 02131
Roslindale (02131)
$111,006 median income
- 02136
Hyde Park (02136)
$96,737 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02136 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02131 | Roslindale, MA | 29,826 | 2.0 mi |
| 02126 | Mattapan, MA | 25,562 | 2.2 mi |
| 02132 | West Roxbury, MA | 25,861 | 2.4 mi |
| 02026 | Dedham, MA | 24,711 | 2.5 mi |
| 02186 | Milton, MA | 27,003 | 2.5 mi |
| 02130 | Jamaica Plain, MA | 35,401 | 3.8 mi |
| 02445 | Brookline, MA | 20,679 | 4.9 mi |
| 02021 | Canton, MA | 21,561 | 5.5 mi |
| 02124 | Dorchester Center, MA | 47,783 | 3.6 mi |
| 02467 | Chestnut Hill, MA | 22,491 | 4.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02136, 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 (28,488 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 02136 in?
ZIP code 02136 (Hyde Park) 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 02136?
ZIP code 02136 in Hyde Park, MA has a population of 28,488 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02136?
The median household income in ZIP 02136 is $96,737, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02136?
The median home value in ZIP 02136 is $578,400, which is 108% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02136?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02136 is African American at 46.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02136?
ZIP code 02136 has 475 business establishments employing approximately 5,452 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02136?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02136 are: Health care and social assistance (81), Other services (except public administration) (70), Retail trade (63). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02136?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02136 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 226%. 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 02136?
In ZIP code 02136, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.8% 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 02136?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02136 is 33.9 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 02136?
In ZIP code 02136, approximately 53.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02136?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02136 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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