02108 ZIP Code — Boston, MA

Suffolk County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02108 is located in Boston, Massachusetts, within Suffolk County. It covers approximately 0.27 square miles and serves a population of 4,218 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 857/617/339/508.

About ZIP code 02108

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,673,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.

The gap between median ($170,379) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 76% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02108 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

4,218

population

0.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02108 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02108

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02108. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Boston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02204 Boston (0.2 mi) 02206 Boston (0.2 mi) 02201 Boston (0.2 mi) 02266 Boston (0.2 mi) 02217 Boston (0.2 mi) 02211 Boston (0.2 mi) 02241 Boston (0.2 mi) 02297 Boston (0.2 mi) 02293 Boston (0.2 mi) 02203 Boston (0.3 mi) 02114 Boston (0.4 mi) 02110 Boston (0.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,218
Population density	15,622 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	0.27 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.3573
Longitude	-71.0645
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	857/617/339/508

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	13.0%	37.5%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	23.6%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	31.8%	25.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	36.9%	13.2%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

4,218

Population

15,622

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$170,379

Median household income

$147,172

Per capita income

$1,673,800

Median home value

$2,545

Median monthly rent

48.8%

Home ownership

14.7%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

1,318

Housing units

75.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

260

15–19

224

296

20–24

254

406

25–34

349

214

35–44

183

178

45–54

153

268

55–59

230

105

60–64

299

65–74

257

136

75–84

117

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	251	6.0%
18 and over	3,967	94.0%
65 and over	844	20.0%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.7%

Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

Other race 4.1%

Black or African American 3.9%

Two or more races 3.3%

Asian 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,598	79.7%
Hispanic or Latino	298	6.6%
Other race	186	4.1%
Black or African American	176	3.9%
Two or more races	151	3.3%
Asian	107	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	13.0%	37.5%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	23.6%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	31.8%	25.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	36.9%	13.2%	14.3%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 0.6%

$35k–$50k 2.2%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$75k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 45.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	0.6%
$35k–$50k	2.2%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$75k–$100k	5.5%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	45.0%
Median income	$170,379

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

$500k–$1M 13.3%

$1M+ 79.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,673,800
Median rent / month	$2,545
Owner occupied	48.8%
Renter occupied	51.2%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	29.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	1.0%
1980–1989	1.2%
1970–1979	2.5%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	81.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.0%
1 bedroom	38.6%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	8.4%
4 bedrooms	2.3%
5+ bedrooms	8.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	46.6%
1 vehicle	37.2%
2 vehicles	12.0%
3 or more	4.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.8%
Electricity	28.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.1%
Fuel oil	6.2%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	523	26.1%
Cohabiting couple	344	17.2%
Male householder, no spouse	635	31.7%
Female householder, no spouse	500	25.0%
Households with children under 18	142	7.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	624	31.2%
Average household size	1.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.8%	56.8%
Married	28.9%	30.6%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	3.4%	2.5%
Divorced	12.1%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.5%

HS graduate 10.3%

Some college, no degree 9.7%

Associate's degree 3.1%

Bachelor's degree 31.8%

Graduate / professional 44.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.9%
Bachelor's or higher	75.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	85	7.9%
High school	134	12.5%
College / grad school	855	79.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 34.5%

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Finance & real estate 10.6%

Retail trade 8.6%

Information 6.5%

Construction 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Manufacturing 2.3%

Other services 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Public administration 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	79.8%
Service	3.0%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	2.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.9%
Government	3.7%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	10.7%
Carpool	1.9%
Public transit	14.6%
Walk	40.8%
Work from home	26.8%
Other means	5.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 14.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.7%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.0%
Retirement income	6.0%
Supplemental Security	0.4%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	17.1%
High blood pressure	19.4%
High cholesterol	25.1%
Diabetes	5.0%
Heart disease	3.6%
Stroke	1.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	15.8%
Kidney disease	1.8%
Pulmonary disease	2.8%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	7.2%
Binge drinking	22.0%
No physical activity	10.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.4%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	5.7%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	5.0%
No health insurance	3.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	80.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	4.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	120	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	25.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.4%
Public insurance	30.1%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,186	99.2%
Spanish	77	1.8%
Other Indo-European	40	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	25	0.6%
Other languages	12	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,687	87.4%
Born in same state	3,539	83.9%
Born in different state	1,411	33.5%
Foreign born	148	3.5%
Naturalized citizen	531	12.6%
Not a US citizen	388	73.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	690	16.4%
French	600	14.2%
Arab	85	2%
German	57	1.4%
Irish	46	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	32	0.8%
English	26	0.6%
Dutch	26	0.6%
Polish	23	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.5%
Internet access	96.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02108

What city is ZIP code 02108 in?

ZIP code 02108 is primarily assigned to Boston, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02108 in?

ZIP code 02108 falls within Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02108?

76% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02108?

The median household income in ZIP code 02108 is $170,379, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02108?

The median home value in ZIP code 02108 is $1,673,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 02108?

ZIP code 02108 has an estimated population of 4,218 residents, with a density of 15,394 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 02108 in?

ZIP code 02108 observes the EST timezone.