02199 ZIP Code — Boston, MA

Suffolk County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02199 is located in Boston, Massachusetts, within Suffolk County. It covers approximately 0.06 square miles and serves a population of 1,221 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 617/781/857/978/508.

About ZIP code 02199

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 96%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($111,786) 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 education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 91% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

1,221

population

0.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02199 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02199

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02199. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Boston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02116 Boston (0.4 mi) 02133 Boston (0.7 mi) 02115 Boston (0.8 mi) 02118 Boston (0.9 mi) 02142 Cambridge (1 mi) 02108 Boston (1.1 mi) 02111 Boston (1.2 mi) 02215 Boston (1.2 mi) 02120 Roxbury Crossing (1.3 mi) 02114 Boston (1.3 mi) 02201 Boston (1.4 mi) 02206 Boston (1.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,221
Population density	20,350 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	0.06 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.3474
Longitude	-71.0823
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	617/781/857/978/508

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.9%	37.5%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	14.7%	23.6%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	25.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	37.7%	13.2%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,221

Population

20,350

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$111,786

Median household income

$120,676

Per capita income

Median home value

$3,413

Median monthly rent

3.8%

Home ownership

16.7%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

381

Housing units

90.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

132

25–34

174

164

35–44

217

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	66	5.4%
18 and over	1,155	94.6%
65 and over	202	16.5%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.6%

Asian 17.4%

Two or more races 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Black or African American 4.4%

Other race 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	842	65.6%
Asian	223	17.4%
Two or more races	70	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	62	4.8%
Black or African American	56	4.4%
Other race	30	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.9%	37.5%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	14.7%	23.6%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	25.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	37.7%	13.2%	14.3%

Under $10k 14.1%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 1.4%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 31.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.1%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	1.4%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	31.1%
Median income	$111,786

Housing

Home values

$1M+ 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$3,413
Owner occupied	3.8%
Renter occupied	96.2%
Vacant	29.3%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	98.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	19.6%
1960–1969	33.6%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	27.7%
1 bedroom	38.8%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	5.6%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	42.9%
1 vehicle	49.8%
2 vehicles	7.4%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.2%
Electricity	72.3%
Fuel oil	1.1%
No fuel used	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	194	23.0%
Cohabiting couple	15	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	230	27.3%
Female householder, no spouse	403	47.9%
Households with children under 18	63	7.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	138	16.4%
Average household size	1.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.0%	51.0%
Married	43.3%	46.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.3%	2.6%
Divorced	4.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 3.2%

Some college, no degree 3.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 36.7%

Graduate / professional 53.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	90.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	37	21.3%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	137	78.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 46.0%

Professional & management 22.0%

Finance & real estate 14.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Retail trade 4.2%

Other services 2.6%

Information 2.2%

Construction 1.9%

Manufacturing 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	83.7%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	5.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	11.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	19.4%
Walk	44.7%
Work from home	19.9%
Other means	4.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 16.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 58.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	10.0%
Retirement income	9.5%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	17.1%
High blood pressure	21.6%
High cholesterol	25.3%
Diabetes	5.7%
Heart disease	4.5%
Stroke	1.9%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	18.4%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	3.5%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.2%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	13.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.2%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	6.9%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	5.8%
No health insurance	4.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	76.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	6.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.5%
65 and over	43.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.5%
Public insurance	21.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,192	97.6%
Spanish	124	10.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	92	7.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	875	71.7%
Born in same state	861	70.5%
Born in different state	352	28.8%
Foreign born	14	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	346	28.3%
Not a US citizen	53	15.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	139	11.4%
French	81	6.6%
Arab	56	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	1.4%
Dutch	8	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	69.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02199

What city is ZIP code 02199 in?

ZIP code 02199 is primarily assigned to Boston, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02199 in?

ZIP code 02199 falls within Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 02199 mostly rentals?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 02199 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02199?

91% 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 02199?

17% of residents in ZIP code 02199 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02199?

The median household income in ZIP code 02199 is $111,786, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 02199 in?

ZIP code 02199 observes the EST timezone.