ZIP Code 02118
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 28,522
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — 02118
- What is the median household income in 02118?
- The median household income in 02118 is $90,142 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 02118?
- The poverty rate in 02118 is 19.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 02118?
- $1,029,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 02118?
- The median gross rent in 02118 is $1,748 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 02118 residents have a college degree?
- 58.2% of adults in 02118 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
28,522
Median Income
$90,142
Median Home Value
$1,029,100
Poverty Rate
19.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.9%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$22,337 (+32.9%)
Home Value:
+$185,600 (+22%)
Poverty Rate:
+2.0 pp (+11.5%)
Bachelor's+:
+0.1 pp (+0.2%)
Unemployment:
+1.0 pp (+14.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
28,522
Median Age
37.0
Female
51.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 47.9%
Black 14.8%
Asian 16.7%
Two or More 10.2%
Other 6.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
12.1%
Indian
2.8%
Korean
0.5%
Filipino
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Japanese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
6.1%
Mexican
1.0%
Cuban
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$90,142
±$9,741
Per Capita Income
$190,384
Median Family Income
$118,958
Poverty Rate
19.4%
Child Poverty Rate
26.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
20.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
10.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.1%
$10–15k
8.5%
$15–25k
9.0%
$25–35k
2.2%
$35–50k
8.0%
$50–75k
7.7%
$75–100k
8.5%
$100–150k
10.2%
$150–200k
8.7%
$200k+
28.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
15,554
Owner-Occupied
31.6%
Renter-Occupied
68.4%
Vacancy Rate
8.8%
Median Home Value
$1,029,100
Median Gross Rent
$1,748
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
40.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.0%
$200–300k
2.4%
$300–500k
4.4%
$500k–$1M
39.7%
$1M+
51.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
22.1%
$500–1k
13.1%
$1–1.5k
10.5%
$1.5–2k
8.6%
$2–2.5k
7.7%
$2.5–3.5k
6.8%
$3.5k+
31.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
38.3%
1 vehicle
48.3%
2 vehicles
11.8%
3+
1.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
1.8%
Single-fam. att.
3.9%
2–4 units
5.1%
5–19 units
19.2%
20+ units
37.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
47.2%
1940–1969
2.7%
1970–1999
7.2%
2000–2009
8.4%
2010+
11.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
86.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
58.2%
Graduate Degree
29.8%
Some College / Associate
8.7%
Less Than High School
8.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
64.3%
Unemployment Rate
7.9%
Work from Home
20.7%
Self-Employed
4.5%
Government Workers
8.6%
Private For-Profit
86.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
30.9%
Prof. Services
23.7%
Finance
12.1%
Arts/Entmt.
7.0%
Retail
4.9%
Manufacturing
4.9%
Transportation
3.8%
Public Admin
3.8%
Construction
2.0%
Information
1.3%
Wholesale
1.2%
Agriculture
0.1%
Occupation
Management
65.5%
Food Prep
15.1%
Sales
14.9%
Production
3.3%
Construction
1.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.4 min
Drove Alone
20.8%
Carpool
4.8%
Public Transit
20.4%
Work from Home
20.7%
Walked
28.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
14,185
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
25.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
8.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.4%
5–9
3.3%
10–14
4.1%
15–19
3.9%
20–24
8.3%
25–34
22.3%
35–44
13.6%
45–54
13.7%
55–64
7.1%
65–74
6.8%
75–84
7.8%
85+
3.5%
Under 18: 13.5%
Working age (18–64): 86.5%
65 and over: 13.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
26.9%
Naturalized Citizen
59.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
18.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
49.1%
Latin America
27.0%
Africa
9.4%
Europe
8.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
1.8%
With a Disability
13.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.7%
Uninsured
2.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
91.7%
Has a Computer
93.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
78.8%
Moved from Abroad
1.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023