ZIP Code 02115 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 02115

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.

Population in 02115

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 02115 is 28,652.

Boston, MA

The 02115 ZIP Code is associated with Boston, MA in Suffolk County.

Area Codes associated with 02115

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 02115 include 617, and 857.

Sunrise / Sunset in 02115

Sunrise: 6:55 am
Sunset: 4:12 pm
Sunrise in 02115 6:55 am
Sunrise in 02115 4:12 pm

Weather forecast for 02115

Overnight's forecast for 02115: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 3 mph.

Current air quality in 02115

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 02115 Good

Internet in 02115

In ZIP Code 02115, about 87.4% of households have a computer, while 82.7% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 02115

In ZIP Code 02115, females make up an estimated 50.5% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 49.5%.

Health Insurance in 02115

Approximately 4.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 02115 (Boston, MA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 02115

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 Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 02115. 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 02115

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%

Education levels in ZIP Code 02115

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 Attained in 02115

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%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 02115. 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 02115

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%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 02115. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 02115

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%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 02115

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 in 02115

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%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 02115. 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 02115

The median home value in ZIP Code 02115 in July 2024 comes in at $1,436,300. The July 2024 value is approximately -5% lower than the $1,517,431 median value in February 2024, and -24% lower than the $1,898,472 median value in August 2023. 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.

Home Values in 02115

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $1,436,300
Jun 2024 $1,440,145
May 2024 $1,447,201
Apr 2024 $1,450,266
Mar 2024 $1,473,894
Feb 2024 $1,517,431
Jan 2024 $1,581,982
Dec 2023 $1,644,349
Nov 2023 $1,707,972
Oct 2023 $1,756,074
Sep 2023 $1,822,160
Aug 2023 $1,898,472

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 02115. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 02115

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%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 02115. 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 02115

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 Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 02115. 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 02115

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%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 02115 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 02115. 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 02115

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 02115 [4]

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.

Preventative Health in 02115

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 95.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 02115. 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 02115. 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 02115

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 02115 [6]

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).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 02115. This visualizes electricity rates in 02115 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 02115

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 02115 14.91¢/kWh 13.84¢/kWh 12.57¢/kWh
Massachusetts 29.17¢/kWh 20.7¢/kWh 18.03¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.47¢/kWh 8.51¢/kWh

Solar Power in 02115

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
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 02115. This visualizes solar power levels in 02115 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 02115

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.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 02115. 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 02115

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%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 02115 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 02115, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 02115 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 02115. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 02115

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 88
Credit reporting or credit repair services 54
Checking or savings account 32
Credit card or prepaid card 17
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 8
Other 16
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 02115

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 59
Improper use of your report 47
Managing an account 20
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 15
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 15
Other 59
* 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 02115. 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.