Zip code 02127: Boston, Massachusetts

Q: What city is zip code 02127?

02127 is assigned to Boston, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 02127 in?

02127 is in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

Q: What is the population of 02127?

About 36,769 people live in 02127, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 02127?

The median household income in 02127 is $164,387.

Q: What zip codes are near 02127?

The closest zip codes to 02127 are 02210, 02205, 02111, 02118, 02125.

Residential delivery areaSuffolk CountyEastern Time

Population

36,769

Median household income

$164K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$864K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$2,736/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

32.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

2.1 sq mi

17,866 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 02127

02127 is a dense urban zip code in Boston, Massachusetts (Suffolk County), covering 2.1 sq mi of land. About 36,769 people live here, or 17,866 per square mile. The median resident is 32.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $164,387 a year, about 2.0× the national median of $80,734. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $863,700, or 5.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 45% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,736 a month.

70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30 minutes each way, and 29% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in business and finance; management; and sales. 21% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 02127 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Per capita income$99,163
98th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · MA $57,89739th of 522 in MA
Median household income$164,387
97th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · MA $103,96065th of 503 in MA
Median gross rent$2,736
97th
U.S. $1,413 · MA $1,76219th of 461 in MA
Median earnings per worker$95,754
97th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · MA $62,09558th of 519 in MA
Population density17,866/sq mi
96th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MA 903/sq mi21st of 522 in MA
Bachelor's degree or higher69.8%
95th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · MA 47.3%90th of 521 in MA
Work from home29.4%
94th
U.S. 15.1% · MA 18.6%81st of 520 in MA
Median home value$863,700
93rd
U.S. $332,700 · MA $562,10081st of 506 in MA
Tech workers5.9%
85th
U.S. 3.8% · MA 4.9%128th of 520 in MA
Average commute30 min
74th
U.S. 26.4 min · MA 29.1 min231st of 504 in MA
Income inequality (Gini)0.457
67th
U.S. 0.483 · MA 0.489165th of 517 in MA
Population36,769
62nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MA 7,044,05638th of 522 in MA
Foreign-born residents13.6%
61st
U.S. 14.1% · MA 18%174th of 522 in MA
Healthcare workers10%
58th
U.S. 9.7% · MA 10.3%256th of 520 in MA
Housing vacancy7.5%
57th
U.S. 10.1% · MA 8.1%200th of 519 in MA
Poverty rate11.1%
51st
U.S. 12.5% · MA 10%120th of 519 in MA
Broadband access91.6%
45th
U.S. 91% · MA 92.8%371st of 518 in MA
Diversity index40.1
36th
U.S. 61.4 · MA 52.7173rd of 522 in MA
Unemployment rate4%
34th
U.S. 5.2% · MA 5.2%303rd of 520 in MA
Veterans2.9%
14th
U.S. 6.2% · MA 4.3%420th of 522 in MA
Homeownership rate45.3%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MA 62.5%447th of 518 in MA
Median age32.3
9th
U.S. 38.9 · MA 40485th of 522 in MA
Rent-burdened renters35.4%
9th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MA 51.8%426th of 506 in MA
Residents 65 and older9.7%
7th
U.S. 17.2% · MA 17.9%497th of 522 in MA
Uninsured rate2%
5th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MA 2.6%230th of 521 in MA
Self-employed workers4.7%
3rd
U.S. 10% · MA 8.8%469th of 520 in MA
Government workers6.8%
3rd
U.S. 14.5% · MA 12.7%470th of 520 in MA
Residents under 189.9%
2nd
U.S. 22% · MA 19.4%465th of 522 in MA

Measure	02127	Suffolk	MA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MA
Per capita incomeStrength	$99,163	$58,636	$57,897	$44,673	98th	39th of 522
Median household incomeStrength	$164,387	$95,631	$103,960	$80,734	97th	65th of 503
Median gross rent	$2,736	$2,129	$1,762	$1,413	97th	19th of 461
Median earnings per workerStrength	$95,754	$61,507	$62,095	$49,666	97th	58th of 519
Population density	17,866/sq mi	13,477/sq mi	903/sq mi	95/sq mi	96th	21st of 522
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	69.8%	50.6%	47.3%	35.7%	95th	90th of 521
Work from home	29.4%	19.9%	18.6%	15.1%	94th	81st of 520
Median home value	$863,700	$705,800	$562,100	$332,700	93rd	81st of 506
Tech workers	5.9%	5%	4.9%	3.8%	85th	128th of 520
Average commute	30 min	30.9 min	29.1 min	26.4 min	74th	231st of 504
Income inequality (Gini)	0.457	0.525	0.489	0.483	67th	165th of 517
Population	36,769	785,121	7,044,056	334,922,499	62nd	38th of 522
Foreign-born residents	13.6%	29.8%	18%	14.1%	61st	174th of 522
Healthcare workers	10%	10.6%	10.3%	9.7%	58th	256th of 520
Housing vacancy	7.5%	8.4%	8.1%	10.1%	57th	200th of 519
Poverty rate	11.1%	16.2%	10%	12.5%	51st	120th of 519
Broadband access	91.6%	91.6%	92.8%	91%	45th	371st of 518
Diversity index	40.1	71.5	52.7	61.4	36th	173rd of 522
Unemployment rate	4%	6.3%	5.2%	5.2%	34th	303rd of 520
Veterans	2.9%	2.2%	4.3%	6.2%	14th	420th of 522
Homeownership rateWeakness	45.3%	36.5%	62.5%	65.2%	13th	447th of 518
Median age	32.3	33.9	40	38.9	9th	485th of 522
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	35.4%	52%	51.8%	51.1%	9th	426th of 506
Residents 65 and older	9.7%	13.3%	17.9%	17.2%	7th	497th of 522
Uninsured rateStrength	2%	3.1%	2.6%	8.4%	5th	230th of 521
Self-employed workers	4.7%	6.5%	8.8%	10%	3rd	469th of 520
Government workers	6.8%	11.2%	12.7%	14.5%	3rd	470th of 520
Residents under 18	9.9%	16%	19.4%	22%	2nd	465th of 522

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

37%

25–34

17%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

32.3

Under 18

9.9%

65 and over

9.7%

Race and ethnicity

White76%
Black4%
Hispanic11%
Asian6%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

40.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

13.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

54.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

79%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 18,066
Average household size: 2
Family households: 36.9%
Married couples: 25.8%
Living alone: 32.9%
Veterans (of adults): 2.9%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

13%

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

12%

$200k+

42%

Median household income

02127

$164,387

Suffolk Co.

$95,631

Massachusetts

$103,960

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$99,163

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

54.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.457

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

02127

$863,700

Suffolk Co.

$705,800

Massachusetts

$562,100

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

02127

$2,736

Suffolk Co.

$2,129

Massachusetts

$1,762

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

17%

2–4 units

49%

5–19 units

19%

20+ units

15%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 19,534
Owner-occupied: 45.3%
Vacant: 7.5%
Median year built: 1948
Median rooms: 4.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 35.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 15.3%
Home value to income: 5.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

30%

Carpooled

Transit

24%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

29%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

17%

20–29

29%

30–44

30%

45–59

13%

60+

Average commute

30 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

82.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Business and finance

20%

Management

17%

Sales

13%

Healthcare

10%

Office and admin

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Transportation and moving

Construction and repair

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Production

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Professional and technical services

22%

Finance, insurance and real estate

18%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Retail

Manufacturing

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Arts and recreation

Construction

Information

Wholesale

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$95,754

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

4.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

6.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	02127	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$110,101	$74,888
Service	$21,388	$26,804
Sales and office	$88,333	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$44,846	$49,199
Production and transportation	$49,213	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

15%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

45%

Graduate

25%

High school graduate or higher: 96.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 69.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 25.1%
Households with broadband: 91.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 82.2%
No internet access: 5.8%
Without health insurance: 2%
Limited-English households: 3.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Boston
State: Massachusetts
County: Suffolk County
Center point: 42.3353° N, 71.0382° W
Land area: 2.1 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Boston100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 02127

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
02210	Boston, MA	0.9 mi	6,971	$172,124	$1,190,900
02205	Boston, MA	1.3 mi	0	—	—
02111	Boston, MA	1.6 mi	8,407	$87,404	$1,033,500
02118	Boston, MA	1.6 mi	28,946	$98,224	$1,058,200
02125	Dorchester, MA	1.6 mi	33,662	$82,953	$657,100
02110	Boston, MA	1.7 mi	2,342	$138,438	$1,177,500
02212	Boston, MA · PO box	1.9 mi	—	—	—
02112	Boston, MA · PO box	1.9 mi	—	—	—
02117	Boston, MA · PO box	1.9 mi	—	—	—
02196	Boston, MA · PO box	1.9 mi	—	—	—
02201	Boston, MA · PO box	1.9 mi	—	—	—
02211	Boston, MA · PO box	1.9 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 02127

What city is zip code 02127?

02127 is assigned to Boston, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 02127 in?

02127 is in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of 02127?

About 36,769 people live in 02127, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 02127 in?

02127 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 02127?

The median household income in 02127 is $164,387.

What zip codes are near 02127?

The closest zip codes to 02127 are 02210, 02205, 02111, 02118, 02125.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02127, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.