Boston, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02215
Suffolk County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,125
- 13,185/sq mi High-density area
- $72,095
- Median income Near-median income area
- $750,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 82.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boston pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13,185
- people per sq mi
- 9%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02215 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02215 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, with 26,125 residents across 2.0 square miles, a density of 13,185 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02215 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,095 (38% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,893. The poverty rate is 28.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $750,000 (25% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), with only 8.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,443.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 82.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.6, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 02215 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 02215
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boston, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02215.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
135 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
78 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
56 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 52
Health care and social assistance
52 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02215, Boston, 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
26,125
Population
2.0
Area (sq mi)
13,185
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02215?
21.6
Median Age
44.3%
Male
55.7%
Female
27.1%
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?
$72,095
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$34,893
Per Capita Income
28.4%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02215 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Boston, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$72,095 12th percentile higher than 12% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Massachusetts ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,334housing units
9,334
Total Housing Units
8,016
Occupied Units
1,318
Vacant Units
1.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$750,000
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$2,443
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 530 business establishments in ZIP 02215, employing approximately 59,623 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,504,880,000.
530
Businesses
59,623
Employees
$5.5B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 135 | 25.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 78 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 58 | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 56 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 52 | 9.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 42 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 16 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 2.6% |
| Information | 12 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 1.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.6% |
| Construction | 3 | 0.6% |
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 02215 vs 02115 →
ZIP 02215 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02139
Cambridge (02139)
36,349 residents
- 02446
Brookline (02446)
29,311 residents
- 02115
Boston (02115)
28,441 residents
- 02215
Boston (02215)
26,125 residents
- 02143
Somerville (02143)
24,514 residents
- 02134
Allston (02134)
21,503 residents
- 02116
Boston (02116)
20,628 residents
- 02120
Roxbury Crossing (02120)
15,181 residents
- 02142 3,141
Cambridge (02142)
3,141 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02215 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02215 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02142
Cambridge (02142)
$147,723 median income
- 02139
Cambridge (02139)
$134,586 median income
- 02446
Brookline (02446)
$131,963 median income
- 02143
Somerville (02143)
$130,753 median income
- 02116
Boston (02116)
$126,496 median income
- 02199
Boston (02199)
$122,285 median income
- 02163
Boston (02163)
$84,583 median income
- 02134
Allston (02134)
$78,679 median income
- 02215
Boston (02215)
$72,095 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02215 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02115 | Boston, MA | 28,441 | 0.6 mi |
| 02139 | Cambridge, MA | 36,349 | 1.0 mi |
| 02199 | Boston, MA | 1,146 | 1.1 mi |
| 02120 | Roxbury Crossing, MA | 15,181 | 1.1 mi |
| 02446 | Brookline, MA | 29,311 | 1.0 mi |
| 02116 | Boston, MA | 20,628 | 1.4 mi |
| 02142 | Cambridge, MA | 3,141 | 1.4 mi |
| 02163 | Boston, MA | 2,582 | 1.6 mi |
| 02134 | Allston, MA | 21,503 | 1.5 mi |
| 02143 | Somerville, MA | 24,514 | 2.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02215, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (26,125 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 02215 in?
ZIP code 02215 (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 02215?
ZIP code 02215 in Boston, MA has a population of 26,125 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02215?
The median household income in ZIP 02215 is $72,095, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02215?
The median home value in ZIP 02215 is $750,000, which is 170% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02215?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02215 is White at 55.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02215?
ZIP code 02215 has 530 business establishments employing approximately 59,623 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02215?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02215 are: Accommodation and food services (135), Other services (except public administration) (78), Retail trade (58). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02215?
In ZIP code 02215, 91.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 82.9% 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 02215?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02215 is 19.9 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 02215?
In ZIP code 02215, approximately 8.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 91.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02215?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02215 is 28.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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