Boston city, MA

ZIP 02136 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Boston city, MA (02136)

Median Income

$96,862

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,797

Wealth inflow

Population

38,071

Unemployment

6.4%

2.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,797 for ZIP 02136 (Boston city, MA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

6.4%+74% vs US avg

Self-Employed

6.9%+13% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

20.9%+79% vs US avg

475

Establishments

5,452

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Construction3.7%
Manufacturing4.0%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Retail trade11.3%
Transportation, utilities8.0%
Information1.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.4%
Professional, scientific, management10.8%
Education, health care, social37.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.4%
Other services2.3%
Public administration6.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 02136 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 4.5%, median income rose 7.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 12.2%.

Median Income

$96,862

+29% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate