The 02132 ZIP Code is primarily associated with West Roxbury, MA in Suffolk County in the United States. The current population estimate is 27,801. Approximately 56.3% of residents in this Massachusetts region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $50,767. The median age in the 02132 ZIP Code is 45.3 years, with 25.8% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 3% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $103,337.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 02132 is $103,337, while the region's mean household income is $120,650. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $50,767. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02132 of $50,767 is approximately 16.01% more than the per capita income in Massachusetts overall of $43,761. An estimated 2.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 73.68% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.1% of the population in 02132 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 2.6% of 02132 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 23.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 16.5% |
In ZIP Code 02132, 94.2% of the population graduated high school, while 56.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 29.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 18.9% in this Suffolk County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 18.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.5% |
| Associate's degree | 6.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 26.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 29.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02132, 97.6% is one race, while 2.4% are two or more races. Approximately 8.3% of 02132 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02132 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (83.3%), followed by Asian (8.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 3.1% |
In ZIP Code 02132, 77.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 8.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 5.8% of homes. Lastly, 1.8% 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 | 77.9% |
| Spanish | 5.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 8.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 5.8% |
| Other languages | 1.8% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 02132 in January 2025 comes in at $822,612. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $810,789 median value in August 2024, and 5% higher than the $781,549 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02132, an estimated 41.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.1% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Suffolk County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $822,612 |
| Dec 2024 | $819,416 |
| Nov 2024 | $816,517 |
| Oct 2024 | $814,602 |
| Sep 2024 | $812,905 |
| Aug 2024 | $810,789 |
| Jul 2024 | $809,178 |
| Jun 2024 | $807,768 |
| May 2024 | $805,561 |
| Apr 2024 | $798,790 |
| Mar 2024 | $789,723 |
| Feb 2024 | $781,549 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 41.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 02132 are older than average. The median age of 45.3 years in ZIP Code 02132 is approximately 18.9% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.4% of the population in 02132 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.4% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.7% of 02132 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.6% |
| 85 years and over | 2.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02132 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 97.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 02132 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 97.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02132 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.93 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.66% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.19% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 02132 | 14.91¢/kWh | 13.84¢/kWh | 12.57¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 30.41¢/kWh | 22.08¢/kWh | 18.52¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 02132 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.93 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.65 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.11 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.41 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.51 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.66 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.95 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.85 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.58 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.52 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.63 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.39 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 02132, 68.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.0 minutes. Approximately 36.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02132 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.7% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 02132 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 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.5% |
| Retail trade | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.9% |
| Information | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 16.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 36.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.5% |
| Public administration | 5.4% |