The 02215 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Boston, MA in Suffolk County in the United States. The current population estimate is 25,770. The 02215 ZIP Code has a median age of 21.8 years, and 4.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is approximately $45,856, and an estimated 16% of the population is living below the poverty line. Approximately 79.5% of residents in this Massachusetts region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $29,238.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 02215 is $45,856, while the region's mean household income is $81,199. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,238. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02215 of $29,238 is approximately 33.19% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 16.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately68.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.6% of the population in 02215 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 12.2% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 6.5% of 02215 residents earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 21.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 8.8% |
In ZIP Code 02215, 95.7% of the population graduated high school, while 79.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 43.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 7.0% in this Suffolk County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 7.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 6.9% |
| Associate's degree | 2.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 36.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 43.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02215, 94.9% is one race, while 5.1% are two or more races. Approximately 11.8% of 02215 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02215 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (70.1%), followed by Asian (24.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 24.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 3.2% |
In ZIP Code 02215, 60.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 8.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 13.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 14.9% of homes. Lastly, 2.7% 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 | 60.6% |
| Spanish | 8.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 13.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 14.9% |
| Other languages | 2.7% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 02215 in July 2023 comes in at $790,880. The July 2023 value is approximately -17% lower than the $949,169 median value in February 2023, and -19% lower than the $979,814 median value in June 2022. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02215, an estimated 42.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 12.7% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 2.1% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Suffolk County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | $790,880 |
| Jun 2023 | $800,948 |
| May 2023 | $792,410 |
| Apr 2023 | $828,784 |
| Mar 2023 | $957,680 |
| Feb 2023 | $949,169 |
| Jan 2023 | $926,631 |
| Dec 2022 | $970,890 |
| Nov 2022 | $954,311 |
| Sep 2022 | $992,211 |
| Jul 2022 | $978,172 |
| Jun 2022 | $979,814 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 5.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 42.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 02215 are younger than average. The median age of 21.8 years in ZIP Code 02215 is approximately 42.78% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 97.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 4.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 33.4% of the population in 02215 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 26.8% are aged 15 to 19 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.5% of 02215 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 26.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 33.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 22.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 5.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 3.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 1.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 2.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 1.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 0.5% |
| 85 years and over | 0.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02215 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 02215 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 95.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02215 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).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 02215 | 14.91¢/kWh | 13.84¢/kWh | 12.57¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 29.17¢/kWh | 20.7¢/kWh | 18.03¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.51¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 02215 | 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 |
In 02215, 58.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.1 minutes. Approximately 48.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02215 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.8% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 02215 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 0.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.0% |
| Retail trade | 7.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.3% |
| Information | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 14.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 48.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 12.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.6% |
| Public administration | 0.6% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 02215, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 02215 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Suffolk County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 82 |
| Checking or savings account | 30 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 24 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 14 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 10 |
| Other | 16 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 67 |
| Managing an account | 18 |
| Improper use of your report | 14 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 12 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 11 |
| Other | 54 |