02118 ZIP Code — Boston, MA

Suffolk County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02118 is located in Boston, Massachusetts, within Suffolk County. It covers approximately 1.09 square miles and serves a population of 28,392 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 617/857.

About ZIP code 02118

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 $1,002,700. Renters make up the majority at 72%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($74,155) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02118 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

28,392

population

1.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02118 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02118

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02118. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Boston	Acceptable
Boston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02199 Boston (0.9 mi) 02116 Boston (1 mi) 02111 Boston (1.1 mi) 02119 Roxbury (1.2 mi) 02120 Roxbury Crossing (1.3 mi) 02115 Boston (1.3 mi) 02133 Boston (1.4 mi) 02108 Boston (1.5 mi) 02206 Boston (1.6 mi) 02211 Boston (1.6 mi) 02204 Boston (1.6 mi) 02201 Boston (1.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	28,392
Population density	26,048 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	1.09 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.3370
Longitude	-71.0720
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	617/857

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.1%	37.5%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	15.5%	23.6%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	25.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	20.8%	13.2%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

28,392

Population

26,048

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$74,155

Median household income

$76,896

Per capita income

$1,002,700

Median home value

$1,485

Median monthly rent

28.2%

Home ownership

26.2%

Poverty rate

9.1%

Unemployment

5,360

Housing units

54.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

513

Under 5

525

470

5–9

482

522

10–14

535

550

15–19

563

1,068

20–24

1,093

3,369

25–34

3,449

1,800

35–44

1,843

1,845

45–54

1,888

1,030

55–59

1,055

891

60–64

911

1,144

65–74

1,171

486

75–84

498

341

85+

350

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,799	13.4%
18 and over	24,593	86.6%
65 and over	3,990	14.1%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43%

Black or African American 14.9%

Asian 13.7%

Hispanic or Latino 12.6%

Other race 7.7%

Two or more races 7.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	13,979	43%
Black or African American	4,843	14.9%
Asian	4,452	13.7%
Hispanic or Latino	4,111	12.6%
Other race	2,506	7.7%
Two or more races	2,383	7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	229	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.1%	37.5%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	15.5%	23.6%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	25.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	20.8%	13.2%	14.3%

Under $10k 10.8%

$10k–$15k 8.9%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 23.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.8%
$10k–$15k	8.9%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	23.7%
Median income	$74,155

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k–$300k 3.4%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$500k–$1M 37.3%

$1M+ 50.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,002,700
Median rent / month	$1,485
Owner occupied	28.2%
Renter occupied	71.8%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	1.6%
Large apartment buildings	37.8%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	3.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	10.7%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	48.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.7%
1 bedroom	33.9%
2 bedrooms	34.7%
3 bedrooms	13.1%
4 bedrooms	4.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	40.0%
1 vehicle	47.5%
2 vehicles	10.9%
3 or more	1.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.8%
Electricity	50.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Fuel oil	4.3%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,281	23.2%
Cohabiting couple	1,367	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	4,347	30.8%
Female householder, no spouse	5,138	36.4%
Households with children under 18	2,215	15.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,942	20.8%
Average household size	1.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.0%	50.5%
Married	30.3%	30.8%
Separated	2.7%	3.9%
Widowed	1.2%	5.3%
Divorced	8.8%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 14.5%

Some college, no degree 10.9%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 28.3%

Graduate / professional 26.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.2%
Bachelor's or higher	54.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	219	3.7%
Kindergarten	231	3.9%
Elementary school	1,678	28.6%
High school	1,074	18.3%
College / grad school	2,672	45.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.2%

Professional & management 23.5%

Finance & real estate 12.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Retail trade 6.1%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Other services 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Public administration 3.0%

Construction 1.6%

Information 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	64.2%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.9%
Production & transportation	4.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.1%
Government	7.2%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	22.4%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	23.7%
Walk	27.4%
Work from home	17.9%
Other means	4.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 26.2%

Under 18 years 35.3%

18 and over 24.8%

Married-couple families 12.1%

Female-led households 42.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.0%
Retirement income	8.2%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	22.7%
High blood pressure	23.6%
High cholesterol	23.4%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	4.2%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	16.6%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	4.3%
Cancer	4.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.2%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	8.1%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	430	1.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.1%
Public insurance	41.6%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	27,354	96.3%
Spanish	5,275	19.3%
Other Indo-European	2,231	8.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	166	0.6%
Other languages	2,571	9.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,054	74.2%
Born in same state	19,317	68.0%
Born in different state	10,558	37.2%
Foreign born	1,737	6.1%
Naturalized citizen	7,338	25.8%
Not a US citizen	4,611	62.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,008	10.6%
French	1,534	5.4%
Arab	550	1.9%
German	384	1.4%
Polish	167	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	136	0.5%
Irish	109	0.4%
Dutch	101	0.4%
Norwegian	48	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.8%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02118

What city is ZIP code 02118 in?

ZIP code 02118 is primarily assigned to Boston, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02118 in?

ZIP code 02118 falls within Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 02118 mostly rentals?

72% of occupied units in ZIP code 02118 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02118?

26% of residents in ZIP code 02118 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02118?

55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02118?

The median home value in ZIP code 02118 is $1,002,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 02118 in?

ZIP code 02118 observes the EST timezone.