02163 ZIP Code — Boston, MA

Suffolk County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02163 is located in Boston, Massachusetts, within Suffolk County. It covers approximately 0.18 square miles and serves a population of 1,994 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 617/857/781/978/508.

About ZIP code 02163

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character.

The gap between median ($67,969) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 96% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02163 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and economic challenges above the national average.

1,994

population

0.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02163 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02163

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02163. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Boston	Acceptable
Boston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02134 Allston (0.7 mi) 02134 Allston (0.7 mi) 02138 Cambridge (0.9 mi) 02138 Cambridge (0.9 mi) 02139 Cambridge (1.4 mi) 02139 Cambridge (1.4 mi) 02140 Cambridge (1.8 mi) 02140 Cambridge (1.8 mi) 02215 Boston (1.9 mi) 02215 Boston (1.9 mi) 02135 Brighton (2 mi) 02135 Brighton (2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,994
Population density	11,078 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	0.18 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.3684
Longitude	-71.1272
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	617/857/781/978/508

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.1%	37.5%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	23.6%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	25.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	8.2%	13.2%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,994

Population

11,078

People per sq mi

26.5

Median age

$67,969

Median household income

$31,908

Per capita income

Median home value

$2,952

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

36.1%

Poverty rate

9.9%

Unemployment

144

Housing units

95.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

232

15–19

181

221

20–24

172

559

25–34

435

35–44

60–64

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	107	5.4%
18 and over	1,887	94.6%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	26.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.9%

Asian 14.1%

Two or more races 10.8%

Hispanic or Latino 10.5%

Black or African American 9%

Other race 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,201	53.9%
Asian	314	14.1%
Two or more races	240	10.8%
Hispanic or Latino	235	10.5%
Black or African American	200	9%
Other race	39	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.1%	37.5%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	23.6%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	25.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	8.2%	13.2%	14.3%

Under $10k 20.8%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 12.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.8%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	4.0%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	12.8%
Median income	$67,969

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$2,952
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	24.1%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	79.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.1
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.1%
2000–2009	24.3%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	34.5%
1960–1969	0.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.6%
1 bedroom	33.5%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	27.3%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	67.1%
1 vehicle	32.9%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.0%
Electricity	72.8%
Propane / LP gas	3.3%
No fuel used	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	125	27.6%
Cohabiting couple	26	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	165	36.4%
Female householder, no spouse	137	30.2%
Households with children under 18	85	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	77.4%	81.4%
Married	22.6%	18.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.9%

Some college, no degree 3.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 62.2%

Graduate / professional 33.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	95.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	0.5%
Kindergarten	6	0.4%
Elementary school	5	0.3%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	1,426	98.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 58.0%

Professional & management 12.7%

Retail trade 11.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Information 5.1%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Other services 2.2%

Construction 0.9%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	69.9%
Service	8.8%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.4%
Production & transportation	1.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.7%
Government	1.6%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	12.4%
Carpool	0.9%
Public transit	6.4%
Walk	54.9%
Work from home	15.9%
Other means	9.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.3

Poverty

All people 36.1%

Under 18 years 6.5%

18 and over 40.0%

Married-couple families 8.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	1.3%
Retirement income	15.9%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	16.6%
High blood pressure	9.1%
High cholesterol	9.7%
Diabetes	1.6%
Heart disease	0.9%
Stroke	0.6%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	4.8%
Kidney disease	0.8%
Pulmonary disease	2.0%
Cancer	0.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.6%
Binge drinking	24.9%
No physical activity	16.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	7.3%
Poor mental health	19.8%
Poor physical health	4.9%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.7%
Visited dentist	60.6%
Cholesterol screening	74.3%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	1.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.2%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	96.9%
Public insurance	4.2%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,898	95.2%
Spanish	70	3.7%
Other Indo-European	7	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	36	1.9%
Other languages	27	1.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,264	63.4%
Born in same state	1,209	60.6%
Born in different state	218	10.9%
Foreign born	55	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	730	36.6%
Not a US citizen	53	7.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	126	6.3%
French	82	4.1%
Arab	42	2.1%
English	14	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	14	0.7%
German	12	0.6%
Irish	5	0.3%
Norwegian	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	22.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02163

What city is ZIP code 02163 in?

ZIP code 02163 is primarily assigned to Boston, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02163 in?

ZIP code 02163 falls within Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02163?

96% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02163?

36% of residents in ZIP code 02163 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 02163?

ZIP code 02163 has an estimated population of 1,994 residents, with a density of 10,896 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02163?

The median household income in ZIP code 02163 is $67,969, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 02163 in?

ZIP code 02163 observes the EST timezone.