ZIP Code 02136
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Hyde Park · Suffolk County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 28,488
- Median income
- $96,737
- Median home value
- $578,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.8%
- Land area
- 11.9 sq mi
2,396/sq mi
▲ 27% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▲ 108% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.8
New York
ZIP code 02136 in Hyde Park, Massachusetts has a population of 28,488. The median household income is $96,737, which is 27% above the national average. Median home value is $578,400, 108% above the US average. 35.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02136 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.9 square miles in Hyde Park, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 28,488 residents, producing a population density of 2,396 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 02136 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02136 sits at $96,737 (16% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $44,254. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $578,400 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,869 per month, and 53.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02136 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 02136 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 02136
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$44,254
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
33.9 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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