ZIP Code 02199

standard

Source:

Boston · Suffolk County · Massachusetts

Population
1,146

7,732/sq mi

Median income
$122,285

▲ 60% vs US

higher than 91% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
93.9%

Median age 42.5

Land area
0.1 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 02199?

42.5

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

20.1%

Foreign-Born

White 69.7%
African American 7.0%
Asian 11.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 96.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 93.9%

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

Owner 0.8%
Renter 99.2%

$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

More ZIP Codes in Suffolk County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02199 in?
ZIP code 02199 (Boston) 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 02199?
ZIP code 02199 in Boston, MA has a population of 1,146 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02199?
The median household income in ZIP 02199 is $122,285, which is 60% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02199?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02199 is White at 69.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02199?
ZIP code 02199 has 290 business establishments employing approximately 23,042 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02199?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02199 are: Finance and insurance (75), Professional, scientific, and technical services (51), Retail trade (48). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02199?
In ZIP code 02199, 96.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 93.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02199?
In ZIP code 02199, approximately 0.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 99.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02199?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02199 is 2.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Boston, MA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.

PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.