The 02115 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Boston, MA in Suffolk County in the United States. The current population estimate is 28,652. Approximately 63.1% of residents in this Massachusetts region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $29,189. The median age in the 02115 ZIP Code is 21.9 years, with 9.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is approximately $43,144, and an estimated 18% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 02115 is $43,144, while the region's mean household income is $82,144. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,189. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02115 of $29,189 is approximately 33.3% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 17.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately85.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.4% of the population in 02115 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 13.0% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 6.1% of 02115 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 19.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 9.0% |
In ZIP Code 02115, 88.1% of the population graduated high school, while 63.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 31.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 11.8% in this Suffolk County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 11.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 9.0% |
| Associate's degree | 4.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 31.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 31.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02115, 96.9% is one race, while 3.1% are two or more races. Approximately 14.4% of 02115 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02115 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (66.3%), followed by Asian (20.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 20.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.8% |
| Some other race | 5.8% |
In ZIP Code 02115, 63.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 10.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 10.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 13.6% of homes. Lastly, 2.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Suffolk County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 63.1% |
| Spanish | 10.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 10.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 13.6% |
| Other languages | 2.1% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 02115 in January 2025 comes in at $1,327,560. The January 2025 value is approximately 8% higher than the $1,223,860 median value in August 2024, and 3% higher than the $1,290,279 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02115, an estimated 46.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Suffolk County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $1,327,560 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,286,994 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,255,137 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,240,548 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,234,067 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,223,860 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,221,293 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,224,562 |
| May 2024 | $1,230,562 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,233,168 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,253,259 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,290,279 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 46.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 02115 are younger than average. The median age of 21.9 years in ZIP Code 02115 is approximately 42.52% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 96.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 9.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 30.8% of the population in 02115 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 27.7% are aged 15 to 19 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 02115 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 27.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 30.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 6.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 5.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 2.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 2.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 4.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.7% |
| 85 years and over | 1.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02115 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 02115 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 95.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02115 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.88 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.45% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.95% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 02115 | 14.91¢/kWh | 13.84¢/kWh | 12.57¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 30.63¢/kWh | 23.28¢/kWh | 19.5¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.62¢/kWh | 14.04¢/kWh | 9.06¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 02115 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.94 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.62 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.96 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.44 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.25 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.52 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.05 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.79 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.53 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.54 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.61 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.32 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 02115, 57.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.1 minutes. Approximately 37.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02115 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.4% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 02115 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.2% |
| Retail trade | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.8% |
| Information | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 16.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 37.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 12.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.6% |
| Public administration | 1.9% |