Boston city, MA

ZIP 02126 — 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 (02126)

Median Income

$67,206

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,195

Wealth inflow

Population

25,313

Unemployment

10.5%

6.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,195 for ZIP 02126 (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

10.5%+185% vs US avg

Self-Employed

5.7%-7% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

31.7%+171% vs US avg

262

Establishments

2,125

Employees

~8 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction3.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Retail trade8.2%
Transportation, utilities9.3%
Information1.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.3%
Professional, scientific, management10.6%
Education, health care, social36.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.3%
Other services6.1%
Public administration7.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 02126 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 15.1%, median income rose 3.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 7.8%.

Median Income

$67,206

-11% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate