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ZIP Code 02131

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 31,564

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 — 02131

What is the median household income in 02131?
The median household income in 02131 is $109,237 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 02131?
The poverty rate in 02131 is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 02131?
$634,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 02131?
The median gross rent in 02131 is $1,999 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 02131 residents have a college degree?
51.9% of adults in 02131 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
31,564
Median Income
$109,237
Median Home Value
$634,200
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.3%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$28,659 (+35.6%) Home Value: +$167,900 (+36%) Poverty Rate: -2.0 pp (-22%) Bachelor's+: +7.4 pp (+16.6%) Unemployment: +0.3 pp (+6%)

Demographics

Total Population 31,564
Median Age 38.0
Female 51.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 19.9% White (non-Hisp.) 50.1% Black 23.8% Asian 2.9% Two or More 11.7% Other 8.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
1.1%
Indian
0.8%
Korean
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
4.2%
Mexican
1.8%
Cuban
0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $109,237 ±$5,632
Per Capita Income $152,713
Median Family Income $135,870
Poverty Rate 7.1%
Child Poverty Rate 8.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 18.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 18.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.0%
$10–15k
3.6%
$15–25k
5.6%
$25–35k
4.2%
$35–50k
5.6%
$50–75k
10.5%
$75–100k
11.8%
$100–150k
17.9%
$150–200k
13.1%
$200k+
23.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 13,264
Owner-Occupied 57.0%
Renter-Occupied 43.0%
Vacancy Rate 6.1%
Median Home Value $634,200
Median Gross Rent $1,999
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 35.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.8%
$50–100k
0.3%
$100–200k
0.3%
$200–300k
2.9%
$300–500k
18.2%
$500k–$1M
69.3%
$1M+
6.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
11.7%
$500–1k
11.7%
$1–1.5k
11.0%
$1.5–2k
15.7%
$2–2.5k
25.9%
$2.5–3.5k
15.1%
$3.5k+
9.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
13.1%
1 vehicle
49.0%
2 vehicles
28.0%
3+
9.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
33.9%
Single-fam. att.
10.2%
2–4 units
22.6%
5–19 units
7.4%
20+ units
5.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
52.4%
1940–1969
5.9%
1970–1999
5.5%
2000–2009
4.2%
2010+
3.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 89.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 51.9%
Graduate Degree 26.4%
Some College / Associate 11.1%
Less Than High School 6.7%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 74.1%
Unemployment Rate 5.3%
Work from Home 19.8%
Self-Employed 5.8%
Government Workers 15.2%
Private For-Profit 78.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
36.4%
Prof. Services
17.2%
Arts/Entmt.
8.4%
Retail
7.9%
Finance
5.9%
Transportation
4.8%
Public Admin
4.6%
Construction
3.9%
Manufacturing
3.3%
Information
2.8%
Wholesale
0.7%
Agriculture
0.1%
Occupation
Management
56.7%
Food Prep
17.5%
Sales
15.5%
Production
6.7%
Construction
3.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 33.4 min
Drove Alone 49.8%
Carpool 5.5%
Public Transit 17.7%
Work from Home 19.8%
Walked 3.3%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 12,449
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 39.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.4%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.9%
5–9
4.9%
10–14
4.8%
15–19
4.7%
20–24
3.9%
25–34
16.6%
35–44
17.9%
45–54
12.4%
55–64
7.0%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
8.8%
85+
3.5%
Under 18: 19.9% Working age (18–64): 80.1% 65 and over: 14.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 24.9%
Naturalized Citizen 64.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 14.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
68.1%
Europe
13.7%
Africa
8.8%
Asia
8.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 1.9%
With a Disability 12.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 98.3%
Uninsured 1.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 91.0%
Has a Computer 95.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023