02210 ZIP Code — Boston, MA

Suffolk County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02210 is located in Boston, Massachusetts, within Suffolk County. It covers approximately 0.92 square miles and serves a population of 5,706 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 781/617.

About ZIP code 02210

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $1,136,700. Renters make up the majority at 77%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($179,643) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 93% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02210 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

5,706

population

0.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02210 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02210

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02210. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Boston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02127 South Boston (0.7 mi) 02111 Boston (1 mi) 02110 Boston (1.1 mi) 02212 Boston (1.3 mi) 02211 Boston (1.3 mi) 02217 Boston (1.3 mi) 02266 Boston (1.3 mi) 02201 Boston (1.3 mi) 02293 Boston (1.3 mi) 02206 Boston (1.3 mi) 02241 Boston (1.3 mi) 02204 Boston (1.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,706
Population density	6,202 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	0.92 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	42.3466
Longitude	-71.0396
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	781/617

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.5%	37.5%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	15.3%	23.6%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	25.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	40.4%	13.2%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

5,706

Population

6,202

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$179,643

Median household income

$173,974

Per capita income

$1,136,700

Median home value

$3,501

Median monthly rent

23.5%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

1,874

Housing units

93.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

103

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

190

20–24

155

1,093

25–34

894

560

35–44

457

415

45–54

339

245

55–59

200

220

60–64

179

231

65–74

189

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	224	3.9%
18 and over	5,482	96.1%
65 and over	472	8.3%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82%

Asian 8.4%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Black or African American 1.9%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	4,802	82%
Asian	494	8.4%
Two or more races	256	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	150	2.6%
Black or African American	110	1.9%
Other race	44	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.5%	37.5%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	15.3%	23.6%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	25.7%	28.5%
Over $200k	40.4%	13.2%	14.3%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 1.5%

$25k–$35k 0.4%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 3.1%

$75k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k+ 44.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	1.5%
$25k–$35k	0.4%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	3.1%
$75k–$100k	5.2%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$150k–$200k	17.1%
$200k+	44.4%
Median income	$179,643

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k–$300k 4.2%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$500k–$1M 18.0%

$1M+ 62.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,136,700
Median rent / month	$3,501
Owner occupied	23.5%
Renter occupied	76.5%
Vacant	21.1%
Single-family detached	0.7%
Large apartment buildings	97.2%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	2.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.5%
2010–2019	56.2%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	2.5%
1980–1989	1.4%
1970–1979	1.1%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	0.7%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	16.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	20.2%
1 bedroom	46.1%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	3.7%
4 bedrooms	0.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	42.0%
1 vehicle	48.3%
2 vehicles	8.6%
3 or more	1.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.5%
Electricity	61.4%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
Fuel oil	1.4%
No fuel used	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	916	24.6%
Cohabiting couple	380	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,390	37.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,044	28.0%
Households with children under 18	127	3.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	312	8.4%
Average household size	1.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.7%	52.9%
Married	36.0%	40.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	0.0%	1.4%
Divorced	12.2%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 1.7%

Some college, no degree 3.5%

Associate's degree 1.7%

Bachelor's degree 40.9%

Graduate / professional 52.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	93.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	13.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	36	9.6%
High school	47	12.5%
College / grad school	242	64.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 38.3%

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Finance & real estate 15.7%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Retail trade 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Information 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Public administration 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Construction 1.1%

Other services 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	83.3%
Service	1.5%
Sales & office	12.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	2.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.8%
Government	4.9%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	24.7%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	8.6%
Walk	34.5%
Work from home	26.1%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	5.1%
Retirement income	3.9%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	17.3%
High blood pressure	14.8%
High cholesterol	19.7%
Diabetes	3.7%
Heart disease	2.3%
Stroke	1.1%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	11.6%
Kidney disease	1.3%
Pulmonary disease	2.4%
Cancer	3.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.8%
Binge drinking	26.0%
No physical activity	11.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	5.3%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	4.6%
No health insurance	4.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.1%
Visited dentist	77.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	6.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	2.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	1.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.2%
65 and over	4.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	93.3%
Public insurance	12.3%
No insurance	0.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,518	96.7%
Spanish	175	3.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	102	1.8%
Other languages	58	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,444	77.9%
Born in same state	4,371	76.6%
Born in different state	1,784	31.3%
Foreign born	73	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	1,262	22.1%
Not a US citizen	641	50.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,066	18.7%
French	617	10.8%
Arab	171	3%
Irish	79	1.4%
Dutch	45	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	40	0.7%
English	21	0.4%
Norwegian	14	0.2%
Polish	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	65.4%
Internet access	98.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02210

What city is ZIP code 02210 in?

ZIP code 02210 is primarily assigned to Boston, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02210 in?

ZIP code 02210 falls within Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02210?

93% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 02210 mostly rentals?

77% of occupied units in ZIP code 02210 are renter-occupied.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02210?

The median household income in ZIP code 02210 is $179,643, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02210?

The median home value in ZIP code 02210 is $1,136,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 02210 in?

ZIP code 02210 observes the EST timezone.