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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
$96,737
Median income
$578,400
Median home value
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $44,254. 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.3%. Housing costs here run $578,400 for a typical home value (3% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,869 a month; 53.2% of 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Suffolk County, letting you compare 02136 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 02136?

37.8

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

28.8%

Foreign-Born

White 26.3%
African American 46.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%

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

How ZIP 02136 ranks nationally

Hyde Park, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,737 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.8%

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

Owner 53.2%
Renter 46.8%

$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 02136 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 02136 ranks #4 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 02136 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 02136 ranks #9 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
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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Pop: 51,808
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Pop: 47,783
02135 standard
Brighton, MA
Pop: 42,780
02128 standard
East Boston, MA
Pop: 40,508
02130 standard
Jamaica Plain, MA
Pop: 35,401
02150 standard
Chelsea, MA
Pop: 35,124

Related Areas

Suffolk County Hyde Park, MA Massachusetts

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.

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