Boston city, MA

ZIP 02113 — Economy & Jobs

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Boston city, MA (02113)

Median Income

$110,321

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+308

Wealth inflow

Population

6,522

Unemployment

2.2%

1.5pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 308 for ZIP 02113 (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

2.2%-40% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.2%-64% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.1%-74% vs US avg

182

Establishments

2,742

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Construction1.2%
Manufacturing6.1%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Retail trade6.9%
Transportation, utilities2.3%
Information2.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate20.3%
Professional, scientific, management32.0%
Education, health care, social16.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.9%
Other services1.9%
Public administration3.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 02113 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 11.1%, median income fell 4.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 12.1%.

Median Income

$110,321

+47% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate