02128 ZIP Code — East Boston, MA
Suffolk County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 02128 is located in East Boston, Massachusetts, within Suffolk County. It covers approximately 5.03 square miles and serves a population of 45,357 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 617/857.
About ZIP code 02128
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $653,600. Renters make up the majority at 73%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($84,023) 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 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 36% of households.
45,357
population
5.03
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
02128 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 02128
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02128. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| East Boston | Acceptable |
| East Boston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
02109 Boston (2.1 mi)
02113 Boston (2.1 mi)
02210 Boston (2.2 mi)
02110 Boston (2.2 mi)
02203 Boston (2.4 mi)
02222 Boston (2.5 mi)
02201 Boston (2.5 mi)
02241 Boston (2.5 mi)
02211 Boston (2.5 mi)
02204 Boston (2.5 mi)
02206 Boston (2.5 mi)
02217 Boston (2.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 45,357 |
| Population density | 9,017 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.03 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.12 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.3733 |
| Longitude | -71.0155 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 617/857 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.1% | 37.5% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.0% | 23.6% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.8% | 25.7% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 8.1% | 13.2% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
45,357
Population
9,017
People per sq mi
33.7
Median age
$84,023
Median household income
$43,502
Per capita income
$653,600
Median home value
$1,942
Median monthly rent
26.9%
Home ownership
14.2%
Poverty rate
8.0%
Unemployment
6,188
Housing units
35.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,318
Under 5
1,170
1,190
5–9
1,057
1,446
10–14
1,284
1,073
15–19
952
1,384
20–24
1,229
6,384
25–34
5,670
3,740
35–44
3,321
3,163
45–54
2,810
1,399
55–59
1,242
1,056
60–64
938
1,073
65–74
953
456
75–84
405
341
85+
303
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,744 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 36,613 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 3,531 | 7.8% |
| Median age | 33.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
35.5%
Two or more races
27.7%
Hispanic or Latino
25.5%
Other race
5.3%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,623 | 35.5% |
| Two or more races | 16,881 | 27.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15,525 | 25.5% |
| Other race | 3,249 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 1,844 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 1,437 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 284 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.1% | 37.5% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.0% | 23.6% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.8% | 25.7% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 8.1% | 13.2% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
6.7%
$15k–$25k
4.7%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
15.5%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
14.6%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k+
16.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.8% |
| $200k+ | 16.1% |
| Median income | $84,023 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.0%
$50k–$100k
0.2%
$100k–$150k
0.8%
$150k–$200k
0.7%
$200k–$300k
4.3%
$300k–$500k
18.7%
$500k–$1M
61.0%
$1M+
13.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $653,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,942 |
| Owner occupied | 26.9% |
| Renter occupied | 73.1% |
| Vacant | 8.1% |
| Single-family detached | 7.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 16.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 57.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 7.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 31.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 18.7% |
| 3 or more | 3.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.9% |
| Electricity | 25.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.8% |
| Fuel oil | 5.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,351 | 30.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,117 | 12.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,428 | 25.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,412 | 31.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,662 | 26.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,909 | 16.8% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 51.3% | 47.8% |
| Married | 36.7% | 33.7% |
| Separated | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
16.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.9%
HS graduate
24.4%
Some college, no degree
12.9%
Associate's degree
3.6%
Bachelor's degree
23.0%
Graduate / professional
12.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 76.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 807 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 580 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 3,856 | 37.7% |
| High school | 1,825 | 17.9% |
| College / grad school | 3,154 | 30.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
22.1%
Education & healthcare
17.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.7%
Finance & real estate
8.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Retail trade
6.4%
Construction
5.7%
Manufacturing
5.6%
Public administration
3.7%
Other services
3.3%
Information
2.2%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.4% |
| Service | 28.4% |
| Sales & office | 15.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.1% |
| Production & transportation | 10.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.1% |
| Government | 8.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 30.4% |
| Carpool | 5.5% |
| Public transit | 42.0% |
| Walk | 5.3% |
| Work from home | 15.5% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.0 |
Poverty
All people
14.2%
Under 18 years
19.2%
18 and over
13.1%
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
14.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 15.8% |
| Retirement income | 9.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.4% |
| High blood pressure | 22.4% |
| High cholesterol | 24.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 17.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 20.1% |
| No physical activity | 25.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.0% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 16.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.7% |
| Visited dentist | 59.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.9% |
| Teeth loss | 17.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 781 | 2.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.9% |
| Under 18 | 6.1% |
| 18–64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 and over | 50.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 52.3% |
| Public insurance | 45.8% |
| No insurance | 7.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 42,869 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 15,438 | 36.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 12,941 | 30.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,140 | 2.7% |
| Other languages | 780 | 1.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,945 | 55.0% |
| Born in same state | 23,990 | 52.9% |
| Born in different state | 17,920 | 39.5% |
| Foreign born | 955 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 20,412 | 45.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,525 | 32.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,586 | 7.9% |
| French | 1,548 | 3.4% |
| Arab | 1,070 | 2.4% |
| German | 464 | 1% |
| English | 235 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 48 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 47 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 36 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 22 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.2% |
| Internet access | 94.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02128
What city is ZIP code 02128 in?
ZIP code 02128 is primarily assigned to East Boston, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 02128 in?
ZIP code 02128 falls within Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Is ZIP code 02128 mostly rentals?
73% of occupied units in ZIP code 02128 are renter-occupied.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 02128?
Approximately 36% of households in ZIP code 02128 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02128?
The median home value in ZIP code 02128 is $653,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 02128?
ZIP code 02128 has an estimated population of 45,357 residents, with a density of 9,026 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 02128 in?
ZIP code 02128 observes the EST timezone.