ZIP Code 02199
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Boston · Suffolk County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 1,146
- Median income
- $122,285
- Bachelor's or higher
- 93.9%
- Land area
- 0.1 sq mi
7,732/sq mi
▲ 60% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.5
New York
ZIP code 02199 in Boston, Massachusetts has a population of 1,146. The median household income is $122,285, which is 60% above the national average. 93.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02199 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.1 square miles in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 1,146 residents, producing a population density of 7,732 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 02199 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02199 sits at $122,285 (6% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $149,001. The poverty rate stands at 2.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 0.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02199 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 93.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 02199 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 02199
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02199.
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
75 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 16
Real estate and rental and leasing
16 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 02199, Boston, 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
1,146
Population
0.1
Area (sq mi)
7,732
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02199?
42.5
Median Age
45.4%
Male
54.6%
Female
20.1%
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?
$122,285
Median Household Income
+6% vs state
$149,001
Per Capita Income
2.4%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,160
Total Housing Units
775
Occupied Units
385
Vacant Units
1.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$3,501
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 290 business establishments in ZIP 02199, employing approximately 23,042 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,189,026,000.
290
Businesses
23,042
Employees
$4.2B
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | 75 | 25.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 51 | 17.6% |
| Retail trade | 48 | 16.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 11.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 5.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 5.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 4.1% |
| Information | 10 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 3.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.4% |
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 02199 vs 02116 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02116 | Boston, MA | 20,628 | 0.4 mi |
| 02142 | Cambridge, MA | 3,141 | 1.0 mi |
| 02115 | Boston, MA | 28,441 | 0.8 mi |
| 02118 | Boston, MA | 26,498 | 0.9 mi |
| 02215 | Boston, MA | 26,125 | 1.1 mi |
| 02141 | Cambridge, MA | 11,910 | 1.6 mi |
| 02111 | Boston, MA | 7,383 | 1.2 mi |
| 02119 | Roxbury, MA | 25,346 | 1.6 mi |
| 02108 | Boston, MA | 3,825 | 1.1 mi |
| 02120 | Roxbury Crossing, MA | 15,181 | 1.3 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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