ZIP Code 02210

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Boston · Suffolk County · Massachusetts

Population
2,090

840/sq mi

Median income
$172,124

▲ 126% vs US

higher than 98% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$1,190,900

▲ 328% vs US

higher than 99% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
93.0%

Median age 35.7

Land area
2.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 02210 in Boston, Massachusetts has a population of 2,090. The median household income is $172,124, which is 126% above the national average. Median home value is $1,190,900, 328% above the US average. 93.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 02210 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.5 square miles in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 2,090 residents, producing a population density of 840 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 02210 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02210 sits at $172,124 (49% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $164,154. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $1,190,900 (99% above the state average) with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 24.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02210 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 93.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 02210 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 02210

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02210.

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 02210, 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

2,090

Population

2.5

Area (sq mi)

840

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02210?

35.7

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

22.6%

Foreign-Born

White 82.2%
African American 3.0%
Asian 8.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$172,124

Median Household Income

+49% vs state

$164,154

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 95.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 93.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,535

Total Housing Units

4,588

Occupied Units

947

Vacant Units

1.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 24.8%
Renter 75.2%

$1,190,900

Median Home Value

+99% vs state

$3,501

Median Rent

2012

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,143 business establishments in ZIP 02210, employing approximately 67,457 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,148,263,000.

1,143

Businesses

67,457

Employees

$12.1B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 254 22.2%
Accommodation and food services 126 11.0%
Finance and insurance 123 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 94 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 85 7.4%
Retail trade 72 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 72 6.3%
Wholesale trade 65 5.7%
Information 61 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 56 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 28 2.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 25 2.2%
Manufacturing 24 2.1%
Construction 20 1.8%
Educational services 17 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.3%
Utilities 3 0.3%

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 02210 vs 02127 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
02127 South Boston, MA 31,799 0.9 mi
02111 Boston, MA 7,383 1.0 mi
02110 Boston, MA 1,733 1.0 mi
02109 Boston, MA 3,771 1.4 mi
02203 Boston, MA 0 1.3 mi
02113 Boston, MA 6,915 1.5 mi
02108 Boston, MA 3,825 1.5 mi
02116 Boston, MA 20,628 1.9 mi
02118 Boston, MA 26,498 1.7 mi
02199 Boston, MA 1,146 2.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02210 in?
ZIP code 02210 (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 02210?
ZIP code 02210 in Boston, MA has a population of 2,090 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02210?
The median household income in ZIP 02210 is $172,124, which is 126% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02210?
The median home value in ZIP 02210 is $1,190,900, which is 328% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02210?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02210 is White at 82.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02210?
ZIP code 02210 has 1,143 business establishments employing approximately 67,457 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02210?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02210 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (254), Accommodation and food services (126), Finance and insurance (123). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02210?
In ZIP code 02210, 95.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 93.0% 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 02210?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02210 is 23.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02210?
In ZIP code 02210, approximately 24.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02210?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02210 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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