ZIP Code 02128 Demographics & Data

About Boston, MA (ZIP Code 02128)

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Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 02128

The 02128 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Boston, MA in Suffolk County in the United States. The current population estimate is 47,263. Approximately 28.9% of residents in this Massachusetts region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $31,473. The median age in the 02128 ZIP Code is 33.5 years, with 11.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $60,579, while about 14% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Population in 02128

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 02128 is 47,263.

Boston, MA

The 02128 ZIP Code is associated with Boston, MA in Suffolk County.

Area Codes associated with 02128

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 02128 include 617, and 857.

Sunrise / Sunset in 02128

Sunrise: 6:57 am
Sunset: 6:01 pm
Sunrise in 02128 6:57 am
Sunrise in 02128 6:01 pm

Weather forecast for 02128

Columbus Day's forecast for 02128: A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers and patchy fog. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Current air quality in 02128

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 02128 Good

Internet in 02128

In ZIP Code 02128, about 89.9% of households have a computer, while 84.7% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 02128

In ZIP Code 02128, females make up an estimated 46.9% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 53.1%.

Health Insurance in 02128

Approximately 9.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 02128 (Boston, MA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 02128

The median household income in ZIP Code 02128 is $60,579, while the region's mean household income is $83,349. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,473. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02128 of $31,473 is approximately 28.08% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 13.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately44.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.5% of the population in 02128 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.0% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 5.2% of 02128 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 02128. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 02128

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.3%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 9.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 6.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 15.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 8.7%
$200,000 or more per year 6.3%

Education levels in ZIP Code 02128

In ZIP Code 02128, 72.8% of the population graduated high school, while 28.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 19.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.6% in this Suffolk County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 02128

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 19.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 28.6%
Some college, no degree 11.5%
Associate's degree 3.8%
Bachelor's degree 18.9%
Graduate or professional degree 10.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 02128. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 02128

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02128, 75.5% is one race, while 24.5% are two or more races. Approximately 56.5% of 02128 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02128 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (86.3%), followed by Black or African American (26.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 02128. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 02128

Industry Percent
White 86.3%
Black or African American 26.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 5.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 6.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 02128

In ZIP Code 02128, 34.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 53.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 5.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.2% of homes. Lastly, 2.4% 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 in 02128

Language Spoken Percent
English only 34.6%
Spanish 53.6%
Other Indo-European languages 5.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 4.2%
Other languages 2.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 02128. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 02128

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02128, an estimated 69.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 5.3% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.6% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Suffolk County region.

Age of Housing in 02128

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 4.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 3.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 2.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 5.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 3.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 3.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 69.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 02128. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 02128

Residents of ZIP Code 02128 are younger than average. The median age of 33.5 years in ZIP Code 02128 is approximately 12.07% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 24.6% of the population in 02128 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 16.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 02128 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 02128. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 02128

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.9%
5 to 9 years 5.3%
10 to 14 years 5.4%
15 to 19 years 5.0%
20 to 24 years 6.5%
25 to 34 years 24.6%
35 to 44 years 16.0%
45 to 54 years 12.7%
55 to 59 years 5.7%
60 to 64 years 3.7%
65 to 74 years 4.6%
75 to 84 years 2.7%
85 years and over 1.7%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 02128 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 02128. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 02128

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 02128 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02128 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 02128 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 02128

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 90.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 02128. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 02128. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 02128

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 02128 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02128 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.86 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.96% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.25% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 02128. This visualizes electricity rates in 02128 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 02128

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 02128 14.91¢/kWh 13.84¢/kWh 12.57¢/kWh
Massachusetts 28.84¢/kWh 21.04¢/kWh 18.33¢/kWh
United States 16.62¢/kWh 13.58¢/kWh 8.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 02128

Month ZIP Code 02128 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.62 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.57 3 6.31
Mar 4.95 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.48 5.13 7.3
May 5.4 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.6 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.85 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.72 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.48 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.58 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.82 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.24 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 02128. This visualizes solar power levels in 02128 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 02128

In 02128, 75.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.9 minutes. Approximately 26.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02128 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 15.9% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 02128 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 02128. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 02128

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.3%
Construction 7.8%
Manufacturing 5.0%
Wholesale trade 2.0%
Retail trade 6.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.8%
Information 1.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 15.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 15.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 26.3%
Other services, except public administration 4.6%
Public administration 3.5%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 02128 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 02128, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 02128 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Suffolk County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 02128. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 02128

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 145
Credit reporting or credit repair services 99
Debt collection 26
Student loan 16
Checking or savings account 15
Other 41
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 02128

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 128
Improper use of your report 58
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 45
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 17
Attempts to collect debt not owed 16
Other 78
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 02128. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.