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Boston city, MA

ZIP 02119 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 02119

02119 has a population of 26,851 with a median age of 35.3 yrs (49.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
17.9%-71% vs US avg
x
Black
46.2%+272% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.3%-43% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
31.8%+70% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.5%-16% vs US avg
x
18–64
65.9%+7% vs US avg
x
65+
15.6%-4% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
18.8%+70% vs US avg
x
High school
27.8%+6% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.6%-18% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
29.8%-12% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
27.8%-42% vs US avg
x
Never married
57.2%+69% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.0%-3% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.0%
x
Diversity Index
65/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
27.5%+139% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.7%+150% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.7%-55% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.4%+45% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
22.0%+172% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
40.1%+591% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
Cape VerdeanIrishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 02119

Poverty Rate
27.5%+139% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.7%-55% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.7%+150% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
22.0%+172% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.4%+45% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.0%-37% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
39.2%+235% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
40.1%+591% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population26,851
Median age35.3
Poverty rate27.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White17.9%
Hispanic31.8%
Black46.2%
Asian3.3%
Foreign-born34.7%